African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix Tagetes erecta
- Annual; Strong colors on sturdy stems
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
- Late season bloomer; Prefers full sun exposure
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Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
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Product Description
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!
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Fast Facts
Name: African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Tall fern-like stems with large, bright yellow and orange flowers Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden Color: Yellow, Orange Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Plant Height: Up to 36 inches Plant Spacing: 12 inches Planting Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 300 mg Hardiness Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
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.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
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WOW
Prolific. Very easy to grow from direct sow. They are great companions in my veggie garden.
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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
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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.
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more marigolds
They are blooming like crazy. Very pretty.
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Love this mix!
Love this mixture. So easy to start. Want to grow these year after year.
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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.
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