French Marigold DOUBLE DWARF TANGERINE Bright Orange Flowers Heirloom Non-GMO 100 SeedsFresh – No Filler – Pure Seed – Non-GMOGenus: Tagetes patulaAnnual; Grows up to 12 InchesGreat companion plant for vegetable gardens!Prefers full sun exposure PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONGROW French Marigold Seeds – DOUBLE DWARF TANGERINEFrench Marigold Seeds – TangerineA sunny, summertime favorite, French Marigold Tangerine blooms in big, bright orange flowers lifted high atop lush, pungently scented foliage. A classic, Double Tangerine is a beloved heirloom variety of this popular garden flower.French Marigolds are a popular companion planting for veggies as they are known to help repel harmful pests!These dwarf plants are perfect for edging the front of the sunny flower garden or for baskets and containers. Butterflies will visit the flowers again and again. Marigold plant care includes removing spent flowers to encourage extended bloom period and to keep plants compact. Also, the plants do best with full sun and regular watering, and they will continue flowering until the first hard freeze. FAST FACTSName:French Marigold (Double) Seeds – TangerineBotanical Name:Tagetes patulaLife Cycle:AnnualLight Requirement:Full SunPlanting Season:SpringPlant Type:Tall fern-like stems with large, bright orange flowersFeatures:Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container GardenColor:OrangeBlooms:Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, FallPlant Height:Up to 12 inchesPlant Spacing:12 inchesPlanting Depth:1/16 inchSowing Method:Start Indoors, Direct SowCold Stratification:NoHardiness Zones:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Ships:Year Round More Marigold Info and How to PlantIn addition to the cheery flowers that marigolds bring to your garden, they also attract beneficial insects, such as ladybugs, hoverflies and parasitic mini-wasps, that prey on garden pests. If you sow the marigolds as a cover crop and plow them under before planting, they will repel harmful nematodes.And there is some evidence that marigolds ward off cabbage worms from cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. The Naturalistic ApproachTo mimic nature, strew seeds randomly throughout the vegetable garden, in the open spaces in front, in back and in between vegetables. Plant seedlings in the same random, or naturalistic way, in clusters here and there throughout the bed. This method works best with just one color of marigold, which will unify the entire vegetable bed. Use as many marigolds plants or seeds as you need to cover all the empty spaces between your vegetables.Create a Border – Marigolds are beneficial to your Vegetable GardenRows of marigolds around the edges of your vegetable garden present a more formal or orderly feel. Strew the seeds or place the plants in a single row, or create a more lush look with a double or triple row of flowers if you have the space. With this kind of planting, you can choose a random assortment of colors within the same marigold variety or go with a single color.Planting TipsMarigolds require full sun, at least six hours a day. They may need less water than your vegetables, so water them directly only when the soil becomes dry, and let them gather water indirectly from the nearby vegetables. If you plant from seeds, thin the plants when they are 1 to 2 inches tall and leave them 10 to 12 inches apart.HOW TO GROW MARIGOLDS FROM SEEDWHEN TO PLANT MARIGOLD SEEDSDirect sow Marigold seeds after all threat of frost has passed – it’s recommended that you wait approximately 1-2 weeks after the final frost date. Marigolds can also be sown indoors approximately 50-60 days before your final frost.WHERE TO PLANT MARIGOLD SEEDSMarigolds are tolerant of most types of soil, and enjoy warm, Full Sun conditions. Marigolds do best in rich, well draining soil that remains moist, though once established can be somewhat drought tolerant as well. If planted in cool, or moist locations, Marigolds are susceptible to powdery mildew.HOW TO PLANT MARIGOLD SEEDSSow Marigold seeds directly onto the surface of the soil and firmly compress. Don’t cover your seeds, as Marigolds require sunlight in order to germinate.HOW TO CARE FOR MARIGOLDSOnce planted, Marigolds require very little by way of care. Typically, you only need to water manually if the soil has gotten dry or dusty to the touch, or if it’s been more than 2 weeks since any sort of natural rainfall. You can increase your blooms significantly by deadheading your spent blooms. Dried, spent blooms can be stored in a dry, cool location that gets minimal exposure to sunlight, and if planted, the seeds in the seed heads can produce additional marigolds the following year.WE SHIP FAST &FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? 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