French Marigold Marigold

Tagetes patula

French Marigold belongs to the Tagetes genus. French Marigold is also known as Marigold

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Summer long flowering – easy to grow. Good attractor for wildlife.

Colour companions – white Alyssum and blue lobelia.

French Marigold belongs to the Tagetes genus.

How to grow and keep French Marigold happy

Sowing to flowering approx 8-10weeks.

How to sow and germinate French Marigold

Sow the seed thinly in pots or trays on a windowsill or in a greenhouse in a good quality, finely sieved, moist compost. Remove seed tray cover at first sign of seed germination.

How to transplant French Marigold

Transplant seedlings spacing them 5cm apart in trays and grow on. Acclimatise the plants to outside conditions and then plant 15 – 23cm apart in a sunny place.

How to harvest French Marigold

Companion plants for French Marigold

These plants will grow well with French Marigold:

Repellent plants for French Marigold

These plants will not grow well with French Marigold so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common French Marigold pests

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Common French Marigold diseases & problems

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How long does French Marigold take to grow?

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French Marigold Etymology

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French Marigold Folklore

Other names for French Marigold

Marigold

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