Sparky French Marigold Seed Mix
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This plant can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost of spring; these Tagetes Patula seeds germinate best in high humidity and temperatures around 70 degrees F. Germination usually occurs within 5-10 days.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; mature plants tolerate some drought, though watering them in especially dry weather will increase their bloom. Pinch back the growing stems to encourage bushiness. Deadheading will cause continued blooming. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and will self-seed in good growing conditions. It makes an excellent choice for a border plant or for growing in containers.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp Tagetes Patula seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned sparky French marigold seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Tagetes patula
Species Origin: Introduced US Flower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,500
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Mixed, Red, Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers
Sparky Seeds
Seeds arrived quickly and were well packaged. I have planted several seeds and they were above the ground in a few days. Looking forward to the blooms! Very good product at this point and I would re-order.
Best of the best
The seeds that I have received from Everwilde are the best I've ever purchased. First, the foil packaging is not only beautiful, it keeps moisture from the seeds. The instructions are succinct, but thorough. The illustrated instrunctions are the same. A photo of the plant is on every package I've received. My only critique (as a graphic designer) is that yellow-colored type is one of the hardest to read. All caps is also harder to read than traditional upper/lower case usage. This critiques are trivial compared with the outstanding packaging. Finally, I love the Bible verse on the package. I haven't used the seeds yet, so I can't speak about them. But the care in creating outstanding packaging leads me to believe the seeds will be remarkable too. I highly recommend this company that seems to be the cream of the crop in plant seeds.
First time buyer... can't wait to plant
I haven't grown these yet but a You Tube Influencer speaks highly of this companies seeds. Her garden looks lovely. I can't wait to plant them soon. The packaging is very nice. I had one package out of many that the seal broke and they responded quickly and sent me a new package to put the seeds in. The seeds look nice and viable
Marigolds Review
We were very pleased when we got the package. Can't wait to plant and share the seed with friends! Thank You
High hopes
No duds yet, 10/10 germination in under a week.
French marigolds
Wow! These babies sprouted less than 24 hours after I planted them! Can you say "fresh and healthy"? I just love Everwilde seeds!
LOVE EVERWILDE SEEDS
I just planted these seeds, so obviously it's too soon for them to have germinated. Prom previous experience, I've had great results with their seeds, and they arrive in amazing packets!
Looking forward to planting them
Too cold to plant just yet but I am sure they will be awesome. The packaging is superior, the quantity is awesome for the price
Marigold
Ordering was simple shipping was fast Like the fact that the package is resealable Can't wait to plant them
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This plant can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost of spring; these Tagetes Patula seeds germinate best in high humidity and temperatures around 70 degrees F. Germination usually occurs within 5-10 days.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; mature plants tolerate some drought, though watering them in especially dry weather will increase their bloom. Pinch back the growing stems to encourage bushiness. Deadheading will cause continued blooming. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and will self-seed in good growing conditions. It makes an excellent choice for a border plant or for growing in containers.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp Tagetes Patula seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned sparky French marigold seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Tagetes patula
Species Origin: Introduced US Flower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,500
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Mixed, Red, Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Sparky Seeds
Seeds arrived quickly and were well packaged. I have planted several seeds and they were above the ground in a few days. Looking forward to the blooms! Very good product at this point and I would re-order.
Review
Best of the best
The seeds that I have received from Everwilde are the best I've ever purchased. First, the foil packaging is not only beautiful, it keeps moisture from the seeds. The instructions are succinct, but thorough. The illustrated instrunctions are the same. A photo of the plant is on every package I've received. My only critique (as a graphic designer) is that yellow-colored type is one of the hardest to read. All caps is also harder to read than traditional upper/lower case usage. This critiques are trivial compared with the outstanding packaging. Finally, I love the Bible verse on the package. I haven't used the seeds yet, so I can't speak about them. But the care in creating outstanding packaging leads me to believe the seeds will be remarkable too. I highly recommend this company that seems to be the cream of the crop in plant seeds.
Review
First time buyer... can't wait to plant
I haven't grown these yet but a You Tube Influencer speaks highly of this companies seeds. Her garden looks lovely. I can't wait to plant them soon. The packaging is very nice. I had one package out of many that the seal broke and they responded quickly and sent me a new package to put the seeds in. The seeds look nice and viable
Review
Marigolds Review
We were very pleased when we got the package. Can't wait to plant and share the seed with friends! Thank You
Review
High hopes
No duds yet, 10/10 germination in under a week.
Review
French marigolds
Wow! These babies sprouted less than 24 hours after I planted them! Can you say "fresh and healthy"? I just love Everwilde seeds!
Review
LOVE EVERWILDE SEEDS
I just planted these seeds, so obviously it's too soon for them to have germinated. Prom previous experience, I've had great results with their seeds, and they arrive in amazing packets!
Review
Looking forward to planting them
Too cold to plant just yet but I am sure they will be awesome. The packaging is superior, the quantity is awesome for the price
Review
Marigold
Ordering was simple shipping was fast Like the fact that the package is resealable Can't wait to plant them