Signet marigold - Starfire mixed

600 seeds

About Signet marigold Starfire mixed

✅ Quick Overview

• Type: Annual

• Height: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)

• Bloom Time: Early summer to frost

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

• Use: Edging, containers, bouquet filler

📅 1. When to Sow

• Outdoors (Direct Sow): After last frost, when soil is warm (at least 65°F / 18°C)

• Indoors (Start Early): 6–8 weeks before last frost date

🌱 2. Sowing Depth & Spacing

• Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep

• Spacing: Thin or transplant to 6–9 inches (15–23 cm) apart

🪴 3. Starting Indoors

1. Fill seed trays or small pots with light seed-starting mix.

2. Sow 1–2 seeds per cell at ¼" deep.

3. Keep soil moist but not soggy.

4. Maintain warmth (68–72°F / 20–22°C).

5. Germination occurs in 5–10 days.

6. Provide strong light to avoid leggy seedlings.

🌞 4. Direct Sowing Outdoors

1. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot.

2. Sow seeds thinly, covering lightly with soil.

3. Water gently and keep soil moist during germination.

4. Thin seedlings to final spacing of 6–9 inches once they develop their second set of leaves.

🌿 5. Growing On

• Water moderately; drought tolerant once established.

• Avoid over-fertilizing—it may reduce flowering.

• Deadhead regularly to extend blooming.

• Mulch lightly to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

✂️ 6. Harvesting for Bouquets

• Pick blooms when fully open for the longest vase life.

• Use clean snips and place stems in cool water immediately.

• Excellent as a fine-textured filler in mixed bouquets.