Marigold Seeds- Sparky Mixed Colors
Annual for full sun. Marigolds are among the most popular and easiest to grow annuals, blooming all summer until frost. This Dwarf Double French type produces small yellow and orange flowers that resemble miniature carnations. Ideal in borders, edgings, in masses, or in containers. Non-genetically engineered seeds.
Culture: Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before outdoor planting time in light growing medium. Transplants easily. Outdoors, sow seed in fine soil and full sun. Barely cover seeds and keep moist. Bait to prevent damage from slugs and earwigs. Deadhead spent blooms.
Type: Annual
Height: 9"-12" (20-30 cm.)
Planting depth: 1/8"-1/4" (3-6 mm.)
Seed spacing: 1" (2.5 cm.)
Thinning height: 3"-4" (7.5-10 cm.)
Spacing after thinning: 9"-12" (20-30 cm.)
Days to germination: 5-7