French marigold 'Durango Gold'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Durango Gold'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Durango Gold is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop.

Growing Durango Gold 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 Durango Gold about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Durango Gold

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

Harvesting Durango Gold