Tagetes Golden Gem Seeds

Marigold Golden Gem Seeds - Irish Plants Direct

This stunning annual flower produces masses of bright golden-yellow blooms that will light up any garden.

Marigold Golden Gem is known for its compact and bushy growth habit, making it perfect for borders, containers, and as a companion plant in vegetable gardens.

The flowers have a subtle, pleasant fragrance and are highly attractive to pollinators.

Seed Qty:0.5 grams

Sow: March - May
Germination: 5 - 7 days
Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 - 7.5
Blooming Period: June - October
Companion Plants: Tomatoes, Basil, Cucumbers
Do Not Plant With: Beans, Cabbage
Height: 20-30 cm
Uses: Ideal for borders, edging, and companion planting; edible flowers can be used to garnish salads

Sowing Instructions:

Indoors: Sow seeds in trays or pots of moist seed compost, covering lightly with compost or vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of 20-25°C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle, and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after the last frost.

Outdoors: Sow seeds directly into well-prepared soil in a sunny position, thinning seedlings to 20-30 cm apart.

Keep well-watered during dry weather and deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Edible petals; strong flavour — used mainly for decoration

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