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Marigold

8 pages read · 26 verified facts · Oct 15

Marigold
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameTagetes spp.

“SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tagetes spp.” — Growing Marigolds From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds and 2 more

Typeannual

“Annual.” — Growing Marigolds From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds and 1 more

Days to germination23–31.5 days

“4-7 days at 75-80°F (24-27°C)” — Growing Marigolds From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds and 1 more

Days to maturity56 days

“and bloom in about 8 weeks” — Growing Marigolds – Planting & Caring for Marigold Flowers | Garden Design

Waterwater thoroughly

“Sow seeds 1 inch apart and water thoroughly after planting.” — Growing Marigolds – Planting & Caring for Marigold Flowers | Garden Design

Soil pH6–7.5

“pH: 6.0-7.5 preferred” — Growing Marigolds From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Hardiness zonesall zones

“Marigolds are appropriate for seasonal use in all zones.” — Growing Marigolds – Planting & Caring for Marigold Flowers | Garden Design

Spacing8–12 in

“pots that are at least 8 to 12 inches in size” — How to Plant and Grow Marigolds

Height72–48 in

“There are varieties available from 6 inches to 4 feet tall” — Growing Marigolds – Planting & Caring for Marigold Flowers | Garden Design

Propagationseed

“French marigolds can easily be started from seed” — How to Plant and Grow Marigolds and 1 more

Start indoors5–7 weeks before last frost

“Sow into 72-cell flat or preferred seedling container 4-6 weeks before planting out” — Growing Marigolds From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds and 1 more

Transplantafter transitioning your plants to outdoor living

“After transitioning your plants to outdoor living, dig planting holes” — How to Plant and Grow Marigolds and 2 more

Ready whendeadheading spent flowers

“regularly deadheading spent flowers will encourage these plants to flower more profusely” — How to Plant and Grow Marigolds

Edible partsFlowers

“Edible flowers, cut flowers (tall varieties).” — Growing Marigolds From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds and 2 more

Toxicitynot toxic

“Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Plant and Grow Marigolds

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