MarigoldMarigolds have long been a garden staple and are very easy to grow and tough, making them a perfect flower for beginners. Marigolds come in a range of red, yellow, and orange colors and they bloom for an extended period of time. Perfect for flower beds, containers, and growing dispersed into the vegetable garden.
Sowing Information
It is recommended to start marigolds indoors six weeks before the average last frost date for your area. Start seeds in flats, burying the seed about 1/4" deep. Keep moist and germination should occur in a week at 70 degrees. Light Preference
Full sun Soil Requirements
Average soil, neutral pH. Growing tips
Pinch seedlings to encourage branching. Deadhead and cut back plants in the heat of the summer to encourage fall blooms. |
Recommended varieties
Click on the photos to learn more about each variety 
Colossus Red Gold Bicolor (Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds)
Moonlight (Eden Brothers)
Tiger Eyes (Eden Brothers)
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Purchase Marigold seeds from these sources
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