French marigold 'Petite Mixed'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Petite Mixed'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Petite Mixed is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage.

Growing Petite Mixed from seed

Sow the seed thinly in pots or trays on a windowsill or in a greenhouse in a good quality, finely sieved, moist compost.

Sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

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

Transplanting Petite Mixed

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.

Petite Mixed is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Petite Mixed

Other Names for French marigold 'Petite Mixed'

marigold

Footnotes

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