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Legion of Honor French Marigold

Tagetes patula nana. This striking heirloom produces compact mounds smothered in single golden flowers with maroon blotches. Height: 10” to 12”.

One packet of about 150 seeds

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    • Many a gardener discovered their obsession at an early age with a packet of humble marigold seeds. These old-fashioned flowers are oh-so-easy to grow and add reliable color to gardens of every size and style. Rediscover their care-free, aromatic charm, with the added bonus that their flowers are edible! Direct-sow the seed after the last spring frost date, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before. A good cutting flower, Marigolds are also lovely in containers and window boxes. Annual. Summer to fall flowering.

    Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Marigold Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1/4”
      Seed Spacing:2”-3”
      Plant Spacing:8”-12”
      Days to Germination:5-7 days
      Germination Temperature:70°-80°F

      Tagetes. Easy to grow in full sunlight, Marigolds can be direct-sown into the garden in well-draining, loamy soil after the last frost date. Plant 1⁄4" deep and keep well-watered until the seedlings emerge, about 7 days after sowing. Or, start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date by sowing the seeds in a good seedstarting medium. Provide even moisture, strong light and good ventilation until the plants are large enough to handle. Prior to transplanting, acclimate the seedlings by gradually exposing them to outside conditions over 1 to 2 weeks. Thin or transplant seedlings 8" to 12" apart in the garden. Water moderately. A good cutting and edible flower, Marigolds are also good in containers or window boxes. Summer/fall flowering.

      Our Pollinators are in Peril
Many a gardener discovered their obsession at an early age with a packet of humble marigold seeds. These old-fashioned flowers are oh-so-easy to grow and add reliable color to gardens of every size and style. Rediscover their care-free, aromatic charm, with the added bonus that their flowers are edible! Direct-sow the seed after the last spring frost date, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before. A good cutting flower, Marigolds are also lovely in containers and window boxes. Annual. Summer to fall flowering.

Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Marigold Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1/4”
    Seed Spacing:2”-3”
    Plant Spacing:8”-12”
    Days to Germination:5-7 days
    Germination Temperature:70°-80°F

    Tagetes. Easy to grow in full sunlight, Marigolds can be direct-sown into the garden in well-draining, loamy soil after the last frost date. Plant 1⁄4" deep and keep well-watered until the seedlings emerge, about 7 days after sowing. Or, start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date by sowing the seeds in a good seedstarting medium. Provide even moisture, strong light and good ventilation until the plants are large enough to handle. Prior to transplanting, acclimate the seedlings by gradually exposing them to outside conditions over 1 to 2 weeks. Thin or transplant seedlings 8" to 12" apart in the garden. Water moderately. A good cutting and edible flower, Marigolds are also good in containers or window boxes. Summer/fall flowering.

    Our Pollinators are in Peril
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