Signet Marigold Lemon Gem

450 Seeds

🗓️ When to Plant

• Indoors: Start seeds 4–6 weeks before your last expected frost.

• Outdoors: Sow 1–2 weeks after the last frost, once the soil warms to 70–80°F (21–27°C).

🌱 Starting Seeds Indoors

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

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

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

4. Conditions:

   • Temperature: Keep at 75–80°F (24–27°C) for best germination.

   • Light: Place in a bright location or use grow lights (14–16 hours daily).

   • Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.

5. Germination Time: Seeds typically germinate in 7–14 days.

🌼 Transplanting Outdoors

• When: After the last frost, when seedlings are 4–6 inches tall.

• Hardening Off: Acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days.

• Spacing: Plant 8–12 inches apart in a sunny, well-drained spot.

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

🌞 Direct Sowing Outdoors

1. Timing: Wait until 1–2 weeks after the last frost.

2. Soil Prep: Loosen soil and remove weeds.

3. Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep.

4. Spacing: Sow 4 seeds every 6–8 inches, then thin to 1 plant per group after seedlings are 1 inch tall.

🌼 Care Tips

• Sunlight: Needs full sun (6+ hours daily).

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; pH 6.0–7.5.

• Watering: Moderate—don’t let soil stay soggy.

• Deadheading: Regularly remove faded blooms to encourage new flowers.

• Fertilizer: Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent too much leafy growth.