French Marigold Favourite

150 Seeds

About French Marigold Favourite

🌱 When to Plant:

• Indoors: 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost.

• Outdoors: After the last frost, when soil is warm (above 60°F / 16°C).

🌼 Seeding Instructions:

Starting Indoors:

1. Containers: Use seed trays or small pots with seed-starting mix.

2. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep.

3. Spacing: Plant 2–3 seeds per cell or pot.

4. Watering: Keep soil moist, not soggy.

5. Light: Place in a warm, bright location (65–75°F / 18–24°C). A grow light helps.

6. Germination: Takes 5–14 days.

Transplanting Outdoors:

• Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting.

• Spacing: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart, depending on variety.

• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Direct Sowing Outdoors:

1. Timing: After danger of frost has passed.

2. Soil Prep: Loosen soil and remove weeds.

3. Sowing Depth: ¼ inch (6 mm).

4. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart after germination.

🌞 Care Tips:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily).

• Watering: Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

• Pests: Generally pest-resistant; good as companion plants.