When should you plant marigold seeds to have then ready for spring planting?

Answer 1

Early in the spring when frost is out of the ground. You can start them in the house in those mini-green houses too.

Answer 2

Marigolds are some of the easiest plants to grow (either by starting inside,or direct planting in the ground in the spring.)If you live where there'e snow up to a giraffe's belly in the winter months(as I do),then start them inside if you wish in the middle or last week in Feb.,or even any time in March.If you like,direct plant them outdoors after the frost is out....they are very forgiving and very durable along walkways,trees,or even in the sidewalk cracks! LOL .They last even through the first frost a lot of the time,and you can pluck the seeds after the flowers turn brown and dry,so you'll have a fresh supply the following spring,and still have plenty to share with friends.You can also,plant a few in paper cups,or small inexpensive pretty pots,to give as a great gift to someone who loves flowers.Have fun,and try other seeds that you like in the same manner,and get a great head start on spring,and save money to boot!

Answer 3

You should plant two months before the spring to get a good bloom during spring. However, all the varieties are not suitable for spring bloom.French marigolds are are good. They are small, bushy plants with flowers up to 2 inches across. Flowers may be single or double, yellow, orange, mahogany-red or bicolored. Plant height ranges from 6 to 18 inches. French marigolds bloom from spring until frost. They hold up better in rainy weather than the larger African marigolds.

Answer 4

Marigold is propagated by seeds as it germinates easily and produces vigorous plants. The marigold seeds count about 300-350/gram. The seeds remain viable for about 1-2 years. The germination of fresh seeds is about 90-95%. The seeds germinate well at temperature from 18-30°C.

Answer 5

I start my marigold seed in february to be ready to plant outside the end of april.

Answer 6

In the greenhouse you can plant the seed a month or two before you want to set them in the garden. If you plant them directly in the garden, then you must wait until all danger of frost has past.

Answer 7

after the last frost.... marigolds are a hot weather plant so it may take a while for them to take off

Answer 8

Hi. Start them indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. You can sow them outdoors after the last frost. Here's some more information on starting seeds indoors:

http://www.savvygardener.com/Features/starting_seeds_indoors.html

Hope this helps!