French marigold 'Burpee's Best Mix'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Burpee's Best Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Burpee's Best Mix is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop.

Growing Burpee's Best Mix from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Burpee's Best Mix about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Burpee's Best Mix

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Burpee's Best Mix is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Burpee's Best Mix