Marigold Seeds - French
Marigold Seeds - French
(Tagetes patula)
Minimum 40-50 seeds.
Annual
Germinates in 5-10 days
50-80 days from seed to bloom time
Thrives in almost any soil, loves full sun
Pollinator Plant
Companion Plant to Vegetable Garden
Culinary Plant
Dye Plant
About: Marigold (French) are vibrant orange petaled flowers. They make a wonderful companion plant in the garden beside vegetables, to attract beneficial insects, deter pests and add biodiversity. Marigold flowers are edible and can be used for cakes and garnishes in salads. They are also commonly used as a natural dye plant to create sunny yellows and oranges for dying wool and fabrics, or in bundle dying process. Start indoors 6-8 weeks in advance of growing season, or plant directly after last frost.
Organically grown here at Swallowtail Farmstead.