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Tagetes patula

Variety

Also called French marigold 'Dainty Marietta', Tagetes erecta

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Tagetes patula
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual or perennial

“herbaceous annual or perennial plant” — Tagetes erecta - Wikipedia

Days to germination50–65 days

“50–65 days” — How to grow French Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft

Days to maturity50–65 days

“50–65 days” — How to grow French Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft

Germination temperature64–81 °F

“18–27°C64–81°F” — Tagetes patula - How to grow & care

Lightfull sun

from Tagetes erecta · “These plants thrive in full sunlight” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Watermoderately

from Tagetes · “Water them moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Soil pH6.5–7

from Tagetes erecta · “Acidic (5.5–6.5), Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0)” — How to Care for Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta)

Hardiness zones2-13

“USDA zones 2-13” — How to grow French Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft

Spacing6–18 in

“6 inches apart” — How to grow French Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft

Propagationseed

“reproduces easily by seeds” — Tagetes erecta - Wikipedia

Edible partsflower

“edible flower” — How to grow French Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft

Toxicitynot toxic

“Non-toxic / edible” — Tagetes patula - How to grow & care

Pestssome garden pests above, below ground

from Tagetes · “Repel some garden pests above and below ground” — 15 Best Companion Plants for Tagetes Marigolds (+ 3 Plants to Avoid) | Agri Farming

Companionsvegetable garden, tomato, pepper, basil, zucchini, roses

“companion planting in the vegetable garden” — How to grow French Marigold — planting guide · GardenDraft

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