Start warm
Sow 4–6 weeks ahead in trays, barely covered; seedlings appear in 4–7 days at 75–80°F.
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Tagetes erecta
70 - 90Days to maturity
A seed worth growing
Giant Yellow (F1) Marigold Seed
About this variety
A tall yellow marigold for cutting.
This Giant marigold carries large yellow heads about 3" across on tall, sturdy plants with strong stems, producing heavily for cutting and looking good in the garden. It tends to grow a little shorter than Giant Orange.
The even heads also work well for garlands. African (also called American or Aztec) marigold. The petals are edible, floral with a hint of citrus and spice and a slight bitterness; remove them from the bitter base first.
Plants grow 32–42" tall and flower about 70–90 days from sowing. F1 hybrid.
Specs
- Packet: 50 seeds
- Average 10,500 seeds per oz.
- Plant height: 32–42"
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Quick Facts
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Growing guide
From seed to harvestPlant after frost
Space 8–18" apart depending on type, in full sun and ordinary soil.
Pinch and deadhead
Pinch for branching and remove spent blooms to keep flowers coming.
Cut when open
Harvest fully open flowers while the centers are still tight.
Growing Information
Days to germination
4–7 days at 75–80°F (24–27°C).
Transplanting (recommended)
Sow in 72-cell trays or similar 4–6 weeks before planting out, just barely covering the seed, and plant out once frost danger has passed. For plants in bloom in packs, sow about 8 weeks before you want flowers.
Direct sowing
Sow 1/4" deep.
Pinching and deadheading
Pinching young plants makes them branch. Remove spent flowers regularly to keep new ones coming. Heat waves can make plants pause and flower less for a while.
Light
Full sun.
Plant height
32–42".
Plant spacing
French marigolds 8–12", Gem (signet) marigolds about 12", African marigolds 12–18".
Hardiness
Grown as an annual.
Harvest
Cut when the flowers are fully open but the centers are still tight.
Soil
Ordinary garden soil with moderate feeding; pH 6.0–7.5 is best.
Uses
Beds, borders, mass plantings, pots and window boxes. The petals are edible, and the taller kinds make good cut flowers.
Scientific name
Tagetes erecta
Packet
50 seeds.
Seeds per oz.
About 10,500 on average.
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