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 loose, prepared soil for sowing and keep the seed-starting environment within the recommended germination range. Keep the soil evenly moist, and remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.

Product Features
Productive garden variety
Attractive growth and harvest
Suitable for home cultivation
Versatile ornamental or edible use
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual or Perennial Flowering Plant
SunlightFull sun.
SoilAverage, well-drained.
Planting MethodSow 1/4 inch deep, 8-12 inches apart
Germination TimeVariable
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep moist during germination; drought-tolerant once established.
DifficultyEasy

2. How to Grow

1

Sow 1/4 inch deep, 8-12 inches apart.

2

Full sun.

3

Average, well-drained.

4

Keep moist during germination; drought-tolerant once established.

5

Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering.

3. Garden Uses

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

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