African Marigold 'Sugar and Spice Mix'

Tagetes erecta

How to grow African Marigold 'Sugar and Spice Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Sugar and Spice Mix likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sugar and Spice Mix is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Sugar and Spice 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 Sugar and Spice Mix about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sugar and Spice Mix

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

Harvesting Sugar and Spice Mix