Marigold Flower Seeds
West Coast Seeds, Marigold Flower Seeds - Detailed Description
Brighten your garden with the timeless charm of Marigold Flower Seeds. These hardy annuals are celebrated for repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects, making them an ideal companion for your vegetable garden or floral borders.
Easy to grow and maintain, marigolds thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming profusely from early summer until the first frost. Their distinctive, pungent aroma and cheerful, rounded blooms add a splash of colour to any setting, whether planted en masse for a bold display or mixed in with other annuals and perennials for a varied garden tapestry.
Plant Marigold Flower Seeds for a beautiful garden, pollinator habitat, and a natural pest deterrent, embodying the perfect blend of form and function.
West Coast Seeds, Marigold Flower Seeds - Additional Information
How to Grow Marigolds
Planting Schedule:
Begin your marigold journey by sowing seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the expected last frost date, or choose to direct sow into the garden about 2 weeks prior to the last frost.
For those starting seeds indoors, lightly cover them with vermiculite and keep the soil temperature within the optimal range of 21-25°C (70-75°F) for germination. Under these conditions, expect sprouts to emerge within 4-14 days.
Seed Starting:
Given marigolds' susceptibility to damping off, ensure seeds are lightly covered with vermiculite and watered from below to maintain consistent moisture without oversaturating the soil. Ensure the area is well-ventilated to promote healthy growth.
When transplanting seedlings outdoors or thinning direct-sown seeds, space standard marigold plants 30-45cm (12-18 inches) apart. For dwarf varieties, a closer spacing of about 15cm (6 inches) is suitable.
Growing:
Pinch off the initial growing tips of your marigold plants to encourage fuller, bushier growth. This technique helps prevent the development of tall, leggy plants and promotes a more desirable, compact shape.
Regularly removing spent flowers, or deadheading, throughout the season will keep your marigolds looking neat and stimulate continuous blooming.
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