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A widely grown half hardy annual in the UK, the most common forms being;
erecta; African Marigold
Grows to a height of around 600mm and requires planting out approximately 300-400mm apart in an open sunny position and flower from July till first frosts.
lucida; Tagetes
Grows to a height of around 600mm and requires planting out approximately 250- 300mm apart in an open sunny position and flower from June till first frosts.
patula; French Marigold
Grows to a height of around 300mm and requires planting out approximately 250- 300mm apart in an open sunny position and flower from June till first frosts.
Week 14; Sow seeds of all three types, under glass in pots/cells/trays, lightly covering the seeds with compost and germinate at temperature of 18°C (65°F)
Germination should take about three or four days.
Week 15; Prick out seedlings if large enough to handle in 50mm (2") cell trays or in boxes set out 50mm (2") apart then gradually harden them off in a cold frame.
Week 22; Plant out in sunny borders 200-250mm (8"-10") apart after all chances of frost has passed.
Dead head as flowers fade to encourage further flowering.
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