Description

Add African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) to garden borders and beds by starting it from seed. Provide full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil as this annual garden plant establishes.

Use the recommended germination range to guide seed starting, and sow at the recommended depth for the crop. Keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish, then remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.

Product Features
Red petals with a thin yellow edge along each margin
Fully double, rounded flower heads
Plants reach a medium height with dark green, finely divided leaves
Summer to autumn flowering
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual or Perennial Flowering Plant
SunlightFull sun.
SoilWell-drained, moderately fertile.
Planting MethodSow 1/4 inch deep; darkness aids germination
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep moist; drought-tolerant once established.
DifficultyEasy

2. How to Grow

1

Sow 1/4 inch deep; darkness aids germination.

2

Full sun.

3

Well-drained, moderately fertile.

4

Keep moist; drought-tolerant once established.

5

Deadhead for continuous bloom. May need staking in wind.

3. Garden Uses

Flower garden borders Cottage-style gardens Decorative containers Mass plantings Cut-flower displays

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