Marigold, African (pack)

African Marigold - Crackerjack Mix - Tagetes erecta Annual Open Pollinated. Large flowers in shades of yellow to orange add color to borders and flower gardens. This tall, colorful plant is traditionally used in the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. Has been used medicinally for centuries. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 12 apart. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom season. Flowers: Good cut flower. Seeds Per Pack: 425 Browse more options in our Flower Seeds .

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Tagetes erecta
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Upright
• Crop category: Flower seed
• Flower character: Annual Open Pollinated.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• USDA Zone: 3-10
• Plant In: Spring
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Days to Germinate: 3-7 Days
• Height At Maturity: 2'-3'
• Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Moderate Water

Prepare a weed-reduced seedbed for Marigold, African (pack) and use the recorded planting season, depth, and light requirements. Press shallow-sown seed into good soil contact and keep the seed zone from drying during establishment. Thin or transplant only when the growth habit and spacing call for it. Leave enough room for mature width and air movement. Bloom timing and final height can shift with sowing date, climate, soil, moisture, and competition, so use listed figures as planning ranges.

Place Marigold, African (pack) where its recorded height and growth habit fit the surrounding planting. Shorter companions can be positioned toward bed edges, while taller stems need room where they will not shade small seedlings too early. If cutting flowers, harvest with clean tools at the stage appropriate to the bloom form. If leaving flowers in place, observe how bloom sequence changes through the season and record which sowing date performed best at the site.

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