Product Name: French Marigold Seeds Short Introduction: French Marigold (Tagetes patula), also known as scented-leaf marigold, is a compact annual ornamental flower. It produces abundant bright golden-yellow blooms, suitable for flower beds, garden borders, companion planting and balcony potted planting. Alt: French Marigold seeds, scented leaf annual flower with bright golden yellow blooms, for garden beds, border edging and companion planting Detailed Description:
These premium French Marigold seeds are strictly cleaned and screened to filter out shrunken, broken and immature grains.
This bushy annual plant grows finely cut dark green foliage with a distinctive herbal scent. From late spring to frost, masses of bright golden-yellow single blooms with deep orange centers cover the plant. French Marigold is widely used as a companion flower, its root secretions help suppress harmful root-knot nematodes in garden soil. It is heat tolerant and blooms continuously under full sunlight.
Product Advantages French Marigold features vivid golden blossoms and fragrant leaves. It is low-maintenance, resistant to heat and adaptable to ordinary garden soil. It can be interplanted with vegetables to reduce underground pests. Pair it with companion flower seeds and easy-grow annual flower seeds to create a healthy edible garden.
Growing Method Step 1: Choose a full sun spot with loose, well-drained garden soil. Step 2: Direct sow seeds after the last frost. Sow 0.5–1cm deep into prepared soil. Step 3: Keep soil lightly moist, maintain temperature between 18℃ and 25℃ for germination. Step 4: When seedlings grow 2–3 true leaves, thin seedlings, keep 20–25cm space between each plant. Step 5: Water moderately only when soil dries out. Too much nitrogen fertilizer leads to more leaves and fewer flowers. Step 6: Deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage new buds and extend blooming time. Step 7: No heavy pruning needed. Pull up the whole plant after autumn frost kills the foliage.
Suitable Climate French Marigold is a warm-season annual flower, optimal growing temperature 18℃ to 28℃. It loves strong sunlight and tolerates hot summer weather. Frost will kill the plant.
Applications Great for garden flower beds, landscape borders, vegetable companion planting, and container pots on balconies or patios. The fragrant foliage and bright flowers add ornamental value while protecting nearby vegetable crops.
FAQ Q: How long for French Marigold seeds to germinate? A: Under warm and moist conditions, seeds germinate within 5–10 days.
Q: Can marigold repel garden pests? A: Yes, it helps repel nematodes and some flying pests when planted beside vegetables.
Q: Does it need a lot of water? A: No. It prefers slightly dry soil; overwatering easily causes root rot.
Q: Can it be planted in pots? A: Yes, choose pots with drainage holes, and place them in full sun.
