About of the Crackerjack marigold
The Crackerjack marigold produces clusters of orange flowers. Edible petals. Repels pests. Plant height: 75 cm.
Growing tips for Crackerjack marigold
Suggested time*
mid-April
Suggested sowing
Interior
Days to maturity*
80 days
Distance between plants
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
4 to 10 days
Number of seeds
± 50
Growing cycle
Annual
Family
Caryophyllaceae (Tagetes erecta)
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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