Description

Grow African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) from seed as part of garden borders and beds. Give this annual garden plant full sun, moderately fertile, well-drained soil, and room to develop.

Begin with a prepared bed or container and sow at the appropriate depth for the crop. Keep the soil evenly moist as seedlings emerge, then 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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