(Tagetes patula) This bright and easy-going marigold continues to find a place in our garden each year. Each plant produces more cheerful red and yellow bi-color blooms than you can count! Stunning and lovely to cut at 3-4′. Dates back to the 17th century.
80-90 days. TR
Packet: 50 seeds
[split]
Growing Info
SOWING:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.
Transplant after last frost.
Direct seed after last frost.
Note: Long-blooming attractor of beneficial insects.
PLANTING DEPTH:
1/2″
SPACING:
16-18″ in rows 18-24″ apart.
EMERGENCE:
4-14 days @ soil temp 70-80F
LIGHT:
Full sun
FERTILITY:
Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Tall and bushy.
Deadhead to encourage blooms.
Sprinkle, sprinkle edible petals on anything!
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