Marigold - African Crackerjack Flower Seeds

Marigold - African Crackerjack Flower Seeds - Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta

250 Seeds

Marigold, African Crackerjack Seeds - This annual variety grows up to 90cm, producing large double flowers in gold, yellow, and orange. Perfect for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Fast-growing and long-flowering.

Product Specifications:

Plant Height

90cm

How To Grow

Raise Seedlings:

Fill trays with seed-raising mix or use soil starter pellets.

Sow seeds 5mm deep and keep soil moist.

Transplant seedlings to the garden when 5-10cm tall, spacing them 30cm apart.

Direct Sow:

Directly sow Marigold seeds in the garden, 5mm deep and 30cm apart.

Keep soil moist. Germination takes 4-7 days at 24-28°C.

How to Grow:

Water when soil is dry 5cm below the surface, avoiding wetting the leaves.

Optional: Apply a slow-release or liquid fertilizer as needed. Pinch out growing tips for denser growth. Deadhead regularly to promote more blooms.

Marigolds should flower in approximately 85-95 days.

When To Plant

July to December

Flowering

12 - 14 Weeks