Signet marigold 'Lemon Gem'

Tagetes tenuifolia

How to grow Signet marigold 'Lemon Gem'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lemon Gem is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Lemon Gem from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.30 feet (40.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lemon Gem about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Lemon Gem

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lemon Gem is a tender plant.

Harvesting Lemon Gem