Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

$3.49
$3.49
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Crackerjack Marigold Seeds
  • Crackerjack Marigold Seeds
  • Crackerjack Marigold Seeds
  • Crackerjack Marigold Seeds
Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

$3.49
$3.49

Big blooms, bold color, and plenty of garden benefits! Crackerjack Marigolds produce spectacular pompom flowers up to 4 inches across in vibrant shades of gold, orange, tangerine, and yellow. These heirloom African marigolds bring a burst of color to flower beds and vegetable gardens alike.

They're also valued companion plants, attracting pollinators and helping deter certain garden pests, including nematodes and aphids. With a long summer-to-fall blooming season, they're a colorful and practical addition to gardens, borders, and cut-flower arrangements.

Growing details

  • Botanical name: Tagetes erecta
  • Plant type: Annual
  • Planting time: Direct sow after last frost in warm soil, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
  • Planting depth: ¼ inch
  • Spacing: 12–18 inches
  • Germination: 5–7 days
  • First blooms: 60–80 days
  • Bloom size: Up to 4 inches across
  • Mature height: 18–24 inches
  • Light: Full sun, 6+ hours
  • Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated

Garden benefits

Companion planting, pollinator attraction, natural pest deterrence, and excellent cut flowers.

Growing tip

Pinch seedlings when they reach about 6 inches tall to encourage bushier plants and more blooms. Remove spent flowers regularly to keep the color coming through the season, right up to hard frost.

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