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Marigold

Plant a golden marigold border and let its bright, earthy flower power carry summer through the patch.Golden sunshine that flowers till frost.

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Close up macro view of Bambino Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Bambino
$3.50
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Close up macro view of Chica Flame Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Chica Flame
$3.50
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Pair of Colossus Red Gold Bicolor Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Colossus Red Gold Bicolor
$3.50
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Bouquet of Crackerjack Mix Marigold in a white and orange vase on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Crackerjack Mix
$3.00
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An arrangement of Disco Mix Marigold flowers in a wooden bowl on white background.
Marigold Seeds Disco Mix
$4.00
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Bouquet of Gypsy Sunshine Marigold in a yellow vase on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Gypsy Sunshine
$3.50
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Imperiale Orange
Marigold Seeds Imperiale Orange
$4.00
Kee's Orange Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Kee's Orange
$3.50
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Close up macro view of Kilimanjaro White Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Kilimanjaro White
$4.00
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Close up of Linnaeus Burning Embers Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Linnaeus Burning Embers
$3.50
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Pair of Little Hero Fire Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Little Hero Fire
$3.50
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Bouquet of Orange Flame Marigold in a blue pot on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Orange Flame
$3.50
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Pair of Safari Scarlet Marigold on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Safari Scarlet
$4.00
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Marigold Seeds, Safari Tangerine
Marigold Seeds Safari Tangerine
$3.50
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Bouquet of Sugar and Spice Marigold in a green vase on a white background.
Marigold Seeds Sugar and Spice
$4.00
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Sweet Mace Marigold blooms on a white background with coins to show size.
Marigold Seeds Sweet Mace
$3.50
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About Marigold Seeds

(Tagetes spp.) Cheerful flowers native to Central and South America, marigolds are strikingly beautiful and amazingly easy to grow! Edible flowers offer a range of flavors from sweet and soft to subtly spicy and are a stunning addition to salads, although please use with caution as it may cause a brief allergic reaction in those sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family. Enjoy this annual along walkways, as a border plant or tucked into the gardens anywhere you desire a burst of radiant color!

How to grow Marigold

Starting seeds

  • Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
  • Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date or direct sow after last frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-75 F.

Marigold: start

Growing

  • These famously care-free plants prefer full sun, but will tolerate some light shade.
  • Well-drained soil is best, but they tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
  • Space plants 8-12 inches apart.
  • Deadhead to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • While they are typically a disease-free plant, Japanese beetles can be a problem for marigolds.
  • Japanese beetles can be prevented and controlled by applying a combination of milky spore and beneficial nematodes.

Marigold: grow

Saving seed

  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to completely mature and dry on the plant.
  • Then clip off the flowerhead and place in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads to separate the seeds.
  • Store over winter in a cool, dark, dry place.

Marigold: save

History and uses

Latin name Tagetes patula (French Marigold) or T. erecta (African Marigold) is an annual member of the aster family. This bushy ornamental is commonly found interplanted in the vegetable garden, as it posesses natural fragrance that is believed to deter some garden pests. The marigold also sports edible flowers, making it even more at home in the veggie garden. Marigolds are also amazing planted in beds and borders. They are easy to grow and create a gilded blanket of regal warm colors.

HISTORY

Native to Central America. These flowers have long-held spiritual significance in a wide range of traditional cultures. They are a symbolic flower for the Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead in Mexico. The vibrant blooms are also popular in Hindu culture, often found adorning altars or worn around the necks of newly wed couples.

USES

  • Edible ornamental
  • Useful pest-repelling plant for the vegetable garden, often interplanted among vegetables
  • Beds, borders, containers, window boxes, cottage garden, cut flower garden
  • Garlands of marigolds are used for decoration in a number of religious festivals and events from Latin America to India
  • Dye garden, a bright gold or yellow dye plant
  • Marigold flowers are edible, but not all types taste good. Stick to Mexican Mint marigold and French marigolds for best flavor.

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