African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix
- Annual; Strong colors on sturdy stems
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
- Late season bloomer; Prefers full sun exposure
Fast Facts
About African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix
Tagetes erecta
Buy Marigold Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack
A fun and fancy mix of all the bright colors we love from African Marigolds! Crackerjack Mix blooms are large and full, in a range of yellows and oranges. Native to South and Central America, Marigolds are a common cultural symbol in Mexico and are often included in Dia de los Muertos celebrations in the fall, when these blooms are at their peak!
Fast Facts
About African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix
Tagetes erecta
Buy Marigold Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack
A fun and fancy mix of all the bright colors we love from African Marigolds! Crackerjack Mix blooms are large and full, in a range of yellows and oranges. Native to South and Central America, Marigolds are a common cultural symbol in Mexico and are often included in Dia de los Muertos celebrations in the fall, when these blooms are at their peak!
How to Plant Crackerjack Mix Marigolds
When to Plant Marigold Seeds
Direct sow Marigold seeds after all threat of frost has passed - it's recommended that you wait approximately 1-2 weeks after the final frost date. Marigolds can also be sown indoors approximately 50-60 days before your final frost.
Where to Plant Marigold Seeds
Marigolds are tolerant of most types of soil, and enjoy warm, Full Sun conditions. Marigolds do best in rich, well draining soil that remains moist, though once established can be somewhat drought tolerant as well. If planted in cool, or moist locations, Marigolds are susceptible to powdery mildew.
How to Plant Marigold Seeds
Sow Marigold seeds directly onto the surface of the soil and firmly compress. Don't cover your seeds, as Marigolds require sunlight in order to germinate.
How to Care for Marigolds
Once planted, Marigolds require very little by way of care. Typically, you only need to water manually if the soil has gotten dry or dusty to the touch, or if it's been more than 2 weeks since any sort of natural rainfall. You can increase your blooms significantly by deadheading your spent blooms. Dried, spent blooms can be stored in a dry, cool location that gets minimal exposure to sunlight, and if planted, the seeds in the seed heads can produce additional marigolds the following year.
Seed Coverage for African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Pounds |
Up to 1.25 Acres |
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From Our Customers
5.00/5 Based on 6 Reviews
WOW
Prolific. Very easy to grow from direct sow. They are great companions in my veggie garden.
- Cait AVL, Jun 2019
Great purchas5
I still have them in the greenhouse but they are bigger at this time than any that I have grown before. Hopefully they will do as good when I get them in the ground around the garden
- Dale Doane, May 2016
Excellent
Great germination rate, excellent and durable plants and great blossoms. The seeds went into the ground late spring and since maturity have not stopped producing blossoms. Drought and heat tolerant. Eden Brothers delivers excellent products.
- Flowersnknuckleheads, Sep 2015
more marigolds
They are blooming like crazy. Very pretty.
- lauren cook, Jul 2015
Love this mix!
Love this mixture. So easy to start. Want to grow these year after year.
- aimee artigliere, May 2015
Very Happy With Blooms
This is a very light and fluffy seed that felt like cotton when I planted it. Has proven to be very prolific and is now one of my favorites in the garden. When planting African Daisy, make sure you follow the seeding guidelines.
- Chuck Rather, Nov 2011