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Marigold French Sparky 100 Seeds
Tagetes patula nana
Marigold Growing Guide
Soil
Any sunny site with good drainage.
Position
Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
Frost tolerant
None. Marigold cannot tolerate cold temperatures.
Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertiliser into the soil prior to planting.
Companions
Tomato, Cabbage, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Melon, Cauliflower, Kale, Potatoes, Blackcurrant, Redcurrant, White currant, Beans, Orange, Lime and Lemon. Dwarf types make good edging plants that may deter rabbits. Some varieties are known for their ability to starve out rootknot nematodes when planted as a mass.
Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow marigolds in late spring, or set them out as bedding plants. In climates with long, hot summers, make a second planting in summer for great autumn colour. Broadcast seed into cultivated soil so that the seeds are about 5 cm apart and 1 cm deep. Thin to 20 cm apart in all directions for dwarf varieties; allow 30 cm between very tall varieties.