French Marigold Seeds Organic
 
French Marigolds are an annual flower of yellow and orange appearance that grows to 30-45cm and are native to Mexico and Guatemala.  They are grown for their beautiful flowers and are highly attractive to beneficial insects in the garden.  They also do a job under the soil in repelling some nasty insects.  Easy to grow from seed during the warmer months, Marigolds will be flowering within 50-60 days.
 
Height: up to 50cm
Width: up to 30cm
 
Many gardeners plant Marigolds along with their vegetables in order to keep certain pests away.
Some chicken farmers have been known to put Marigolds into the feed to make the egg yolks a darker yellow.
Marigolds were first discovered by the Portuguese in Central America in the 16th century.
Marigolds are great companion plants for tomatoes and potatoes. The roots of Marigolds help by exuding a chemical that repels nasty eelworms in the soil.
 
100+ Seeds per Pack
 
All seeds are FREE POSTAGE Australia wide.
 
How to grow marigolds in a garden:
 
Choose a spot in the garden that receives full sun and prepare the planting area well by digging in a soil improver / plant fertiliser.
Fill starter pots or trays with a seed raising mix.  Sow seeds, cover, firm down and water well.  Keep the soil moist so the seeds don’t dry out.  Alternatively, you can sow the seeds directly where they are to grow.
Water gently and keep moist through germination period.
The seedlings are ready to transplant when they are approximately 5cm in height.
When transplanting them into your prepared garden bed, ensure seedlings are well spaced – at least 30cm apart.  Water in well.
Mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, sugar cane or pea straw.
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with a flower liquid plant food.
 
How to grow marigolds in a pot:
 
Choose a pot at least 20cm wide and deep.  Position in full sun.
Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix.
Plant directly into the pot by pressing the seeds lightly into the surface of the pot.
Water gently and keep moist through germination period.
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with a flower liquid plant food.
 
Growing tips
Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms.
Plant Marigolds around the vegetable patch to encourage beneficial insects and bees to the garden and assist with repelling other insects such as the whitefly, cabbage butterfly and other pests.
Flowers can be used in salads to create colour and texture.