A lovely smaller marigold with flowers just 1" in diameter. Flowers endlessly from mid summer to first frost! As most gardeners are aware, these marigolds are perfect for interplanting between tomatoes, squashes, and other veggies that require pollination. Grows 24" tall.
Seeds Per Packet: 50
Marigold - Marietta
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Sowing Temperature: 70-85F
Germination: 3-7 days
Light: Full Sun/Part Shade. More sun the better!
Water: When surface of soil is just starting to dry out
Fertilizer:
FLOWERS: 1/2 dose on package for most flowers to provide proper nitrogen without the expense of less flowers. In areas with rich/fertile soil already, you can skip adding fertilizer for the first growing season.
VEGETABLES: Full dose on package for leafy greens. 1.5x dose for heavy feeders such as tomatoes and squashes.
PERENNIALS: 1/2 dose on package. May not be necessary every year depending on existing soil.