Any information on marigolds?

Question

I always liked Marigolds & would like to grow some when the weather breaks out. What's the best care and recommendation for them?

Answer 1

well i been growing marigolds for 2 summers,i like them a lot usually i start with the seeds from last year,i get a germination kit from any store,well i live in northern illinois,so i plant them indoors usually after tha second week of march,plant them,water them,not in excess!,just moist,put them in a bright window and check the date of the last spring frost in your area,so you can plant them outside according to it,i hope this helps you, good luck!

Answer 2

I have started planting my marigold seeds from last year-I just take the flower heads from the old seeds and spread them around-this plant is sooooo. . EASY to grow-so I throw the seeds in pots and put them outside throw a layer of dirt in the pots and I water them and watch them grow-I always have plenty of pots of marigolds because they grow well, bloom beautiful,smell good, and I always have more seeds for next year!!! Good Luck!

Answer 3

This is one of my favorite outdoor flowers. I buy flats from a garden center just after the last frost. Plant as directed that will come with your marigolds. I tend to space them a little closer together than advised to they fill in quickly. It it doesn't rain at least twice a week, then sprinkle preferably in the early morning or early evening.

Answer 4

If you are planning on starting them from seeds right on the package are the directions on what time of the year to plant them and everything else you need to maintain your marigolds.

Answer 5

Marigold is very easy to grow and little care is needed. See this site for better description.

Answer 6

Go ahead and get flats of seedlings. They're not expensive, maybe a dollar for 6 plants. Break up each plant into a single flower (with roots) and plant them 6 inches apart. By mid summer they will fill in. They're asy to care for, just give them an inch of water once a week. I don't use fertilizer but you can if you want, because it's an annual so it's ok to stress it out in order to get extra blooms. Deadhead often, but leave a few heads on because the seed head is very pretty. I keep the deadheads in a bowl in my hallway til they dry up, because I like the smell.

Answer 7

Great tough plant they are drought tolerant and I believe there is a newly developed triploid variety that does not need deadheading. Otherwise deadheading is the only demand. They will self sow too if you leave the dried heads on the soil. Bugs don't like them so planting them among the bug tasties is a good idea.

Answer 8

I planted some from seed several years ago and they will re-seed and come up every year in our area, I just curmble the flower heads when they turn to seed and scatter them back in the flower bed, they are hardy !