Growing Non-GMO Antigua Series African Marigold Flower Seeds

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

Avoid overhead watering as this can cause diseases and pests to affect your garden more easily. Avoid problems 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!

Antigua Series Marigold in the Flower Garden

Marigold seeds are a favorite for kids or novice gardeners because they are a low-maintenance grow that is tolerant to a variety of difficult garden conditions. Antigua Series African marigolds are ideal to have along walkways, fences, or trimming the back of the garden.

Companion Planting With Antigua Series African Marigolds

Antigua Series marigolds are the perfect, easy companion plant for myriad other species. Because marigolds are resistant to deer, pests, and diseases, they are perfect for interplanting and bordering your edible garden. The bright blooms seem to bring in pollinators while simultaneously repelling damaging moths and other undesirable insects.

About Antigua Series 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.

Tagetes erecta, more commonly known as Aztec Marigold, is one of the most awarded, recognized, and cultivated flowers in the entire world. Tagetes erecta is native to Mexico, (specifically its states of Mexico, Puebla, and Veracruz) despite having a variety of names including African Marigold or American Marigold. Marigold has been used for thousands of years by pre-Spanish civilizations in medicine, food, dyes, and ritual.

Antigua Series Marigolds have 3-inch wide fully double blooms that will keep popping up all season, especially if the old blooms are deadheaded quickly.

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

Marigolds 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.

Try interplanting marigolds with alliums, coreopsis, and any flower that has similar climate requirements. Marigolds love heat, and sun, and have fairly low water requirements.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"These African Marigolds are truly extraordinary. Their blooms are so full that they are almost complete spheres. The thick, ruffled petals are gorgeous and are sure to brighten any space."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Antigua Series African Marigold Seeds Per Package:

• 25 seed Packet
• 100 seeds - Wholesale
• 1000 seeds - Bulk

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