French Marigold Favourite
French Marigold Favourite
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150 Seeds
About French Marigold Favourite
🌱 When to Plant:
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Indoors: 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost.
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Outdoors: After the last frost, when soil is warm (above 60°F / 16°C).
🌼 Seeding Instructions:
Starting Indoors:
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Containers: Use seed trays or small pots with seed-starting mix.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep.
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Spacing: Plant 2–3 seeds per cell or pot.
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Watering: Keep soil moist, not soggy.
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Light: Place in a warm, bright location (65–75°F / 18–24°C). A grow light helps.
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Germination: Takes 5–14 days.
Transplanting Outdoors:
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Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting.
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Spacing: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart, depending on variety.
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Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Direct Sowing Outdoors:
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Timing: After danger of frost has passed.
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Soil Prep: Loosen soil and remove weeds.
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Sowing Depth: ¼ inch (6 mm).
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart after germination.
🌞 Care Tips:
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily).
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Watering: Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
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Pests: Generally pest-resistant; good as companion plants.
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