Growing Non-GMO Organic Sparky Marigold Flower Seeds

Sparky Mixture marigold is a hardy full sun performer and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6-8 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Germinate them in a warm area and fully exposed to light. Harden off the seedlings gradually before permanently transplanting them outdoors. After sowing and transplanting, the marigolds should be watered heavily. Sparky Mixture marigold is a vigorous full sun performer native to Mexico and known to tolerate gardens prone to heat, drought, and clay soils.

Avoid overhead watering, as this can cause diseases that are easily avoidable with proper irrigation. These gorgeous marigolds will bloom right up until the last frost. Deadheading them throughout the season can keep the plants looking clean and highly productive. Keep the area weed-free. At the end of the season, optionally leave the plants to decay in place as an easy alternative to mulch. Check your plants thoroughly for diseases before letting them stay all year!

Organic Sparky Marigold in the Flower Garden

Marigold seeds are a favorite for kids or novice gardeners because they are a low-maintenance grow tolerant to a variety of difficult gardens. Sparky Mixture marigolds are ideal to grow along walkways, fences, or trimming the back of the garden.

Companion Planting With Organic Sparky Marigolds

Sparky marigolds are the perfect, easy companion plant for numerous other species. Because marigolds are resistant to deer, many pests, and most diseases, they are perfect for interplanting and bordering your food garden. Many gardeners swear that these plants not only add color to a garden but resistance to problems in general. The bright blooms seem to bring in pollinators while simultaneously repelling damaging moths and other undesirable insects.

About Organic Sparky Marigold Garden Seeds

Marigolds are one of the most popular edible flowers on the market. Not only are they gorgeous garnishes, but they are said to have health benefits like aiding skin conditions and varicose veins too.

Tagetes patula, or more commonly known as French Marigold, is one of the most awarded, recognized, and cultivated flowers in the entire world. Tagetes patula is actually from Latin America, despite their French namesake. Marigold has been used for thousands of years by pre-Spanish civilizations in medicine, food, dyes, and ritual.

Organic Sparky Marigolds have 2-3 inch wide blooms that will keep popping up all season, especially if the old blooms are removed quickly.

The bright colors will happily draw in bees and butterflies to your garden to encourage a pollen exchange.

Marigolds are originally native to Mexico and Guatemala. They were discovered by English explorers in the 16th century and carried back to Europe. They quickly spread in popularity from England to northern Africa and eventually to the United States.

Sparky Marigolds are even easier to care for than Africa Marigolds. They are recommended to any gardener with any experience level.

Marigolds are one of the main ornaments in the celebration Dia de los Muertos where the Mexican culture celebrates their lineage and predecessors who they wish to honor. For this reason, they symbolize family and multigenerational bonds.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"A marigold such as this is one of the first plants I ever learned to care for. I had a cute little mound in a bright blue pot on the patio of our childhood home. It was easy to care for and has definitely been one of the gateways for me into the horticultural life!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Sparky Marigold Seeds Per Package:

• 2 g Package - Approximately 600 Seeds
• 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 8,500 Seeds
• 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 34,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 136,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 680,000 Seeds

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