Growing Non-GMO Discovery Series African Marigold Flower Seeds

Discovery Series marigold is a hardy, sunshine-loving performer and is most commonly sown directly after the frost. For earliest blooms, begin seeds indoors 1-2 months prior to the frost. Germinate them in a warm area fully exposed to bright light. Harden off the seedlings gradually before permanently transplanting them outdoors. After sowing and transplantation, the marigolds should be watered heavily. Discovery Series African marigolds are 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 by irrigating properly and avoiding water on the foliage. These gorgeous marigolds will bloom right up until the last frost. Deadheading them throughout the season can keep the plants clean and productive. At the end of the season, there is the option to leave the plants to decay in place as an easy alternative to mulch for next year’s soil enrichment. Check your plants thoroughly for diseases before letting them stay!

Discovery Series Marigold in the Flower Garden

Marigold seeds are a favorite for kids or novice gardeners because they are a low-maintenance crop that tolerates a variety of difficult garden conditions. Discovery Series African marigolds are ideal to have along walkways, borders, or trimming the back of the garden.

Companion Planting With Discovery Series African Marigolds

Discovery Series marigolds are the ideal, easy companion plant for many other species. Because marigolds are resistant to deer as well as most pests and diseases, they are perfect for interplanting and bordering your edible or ornamental garden. The plants will bring in pollinators while simultaneously repelling nematodes, moths, and other damaging insects.

About Discovery Series Marigold Garden Seeds

Marigolds are one of the most popular edible flowers on the market. Not only can they garnish food, but they are said to have health benefits as well.

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

Discovery Series Marigolds have 2-3 inch wide semi-double blooms that will keep popping up all season, especially if the old blooms are deadheaded quickly.

Discovery Series marigolds are easy to grow from seed and are known to thrive in a wide range of hot and thirsty gardens.

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

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Marigolds can be used for DIY at-home food dyes. Dried marigold flakes have spicy or citrusy flavors that are very fun to play with in the kitchen."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Discovery Series African Marigold Seeds Per Package:

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

Non-GMO Discovery Series African Marigold seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.