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Tagetes erecta
Bright, cheerful flowers that are extremely easy to grow. Marigolds also repel pests, making them a gardener's best friend as companion plants.
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easy
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Moderate — let soil dry between waterings
45-60 days to bloom
Sow seeds directly after last frost, 1cm deep and 20cm apart. Or start indoors 6 weeks before. Marigolds tolerate poor soil but thrive in moderate fertility. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming all season.
Germination (5-7 days)
Seeds sprout quickly in warm soil
Seedling (2 weeks)
Serrated leaves develop on sturdy stems
Vegetative (2-3 weeks)
Plant bushes out and grows compact
Budding (1 week)
Flower buds form at stem tips
Blooming (8-12 weeks continuous)
Bright orange and yellow flowers open
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