Planting Marigold Seeds Learn When And How To Plant Marigold Seeds

Sow seeds directly into the garden once the soil is warm in the spring. You can start seeds indoors, but they germinate so easily outside that there's really no advantage. The exception is African marigolds, which are best bought as young plants or started indoors about 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date.

Which way do you plant marigold seeds?
How long does it take marigold seeds to sprout?
Should I soak marigold seeds before planting?
What month do you plant marigold seeds?
How deep do you plant a marigold seed?
Can I just sprinkle marigold seeds?
Will 20 year old seeds grow?
Does marigold need full sun?
Should I germinate seeds before planting?
Why are my marigold seeds not germinating?
How often should I water marigold seeds?

Which way do you plant marigold seeds?

Sow marigold seed directly in the ground and cover with a thin layer of soil (about 1/8 inch deep). Water thoroughly. Thin to 8-18 inches apart after seedlings have sprouted. Marigolds can also be started early indoors under grow lights for transplanting outdoors about six to eight weeks before the last frost date.

How long does it take marigold seeds to sprout?

Marigolds germinate quickly, sprouting within a few days and blooming in about 8 weeks, making them easy to grow from seed. Sow seeds directly outside after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm up. Sow seeds 1 inch apart and water thoroughly after planting.

Should I soak marigold seeds before planting?

Many sources recommend 8-12 hours and no more than 24 hours. Again, too much soaking and the seeds will start to decompose. If you use very hot water, the soaking time will decrease. We've always liked to use warm water and start the soaking at bedtime, then plant first thing in the morning.

What month do you plant marigold seeds?

Sow from March to May and they will flower from summer to autumn.

How deep do you plant a marigold seed?

Moisten the soil, then sow seeds 1 inch apart and no more than 1 inch deep. While still small, thin the seedlings. Space French and signet types 8 to 10 inches apart. The larger African marigolds should be at least 10 to 12 inches apart.

Can I just sprinkle marigold seeds?

While you can buy marigold plants at your local garden nursery, you can also grow your own marigold seeds into plants much more cheaply. ... Sprinkle the marigold seeds over the potting mix. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite. Cover the pot or tray with plastic wrap and place the tray in a warm spot.

Will 20 year old seeds grow?

There is a good chance that those old seed packets will have a high percentage of seeds that will germinate just fine. Most seeds, though not all, will keep for at least three years while maintaining a decent percentage of germination. And even a group of very old seeds may have 10 or 20 percent that still sprouts.

Does marigold need full sun?

Once planted, marigolds grow rapidly with no fuss. Most thrive in full sun, taking hot, sunny exposures in stride. Marigolds can even handle the reflected heat and light of paved surfaces as long as they get regular moisture. ... In fact, marigolds bloom better and more often in poorer soil.

Should I germinate seeds before planting?

Soaking seeds before planting helps you to break down the seed's natural defenses against what it expects from Mother Nature, which then allows it to germinate faster. ... These inhibitors must be leached away before a seed can germinate. In nature with natural rainfall, this process can take some time.

Why are my marigold seeds not germinating?

Marigold seeds do not require light to germinate. If your marigold seeds are on top of the soil, then they aren't covered, and they should be covered with a fraction of an inch (maybe 1/4 inch) of potting medium (or soil, if direct planted outdoors).

How often should I water marigold seeds?

They also attract butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden. Marigolds grow best if watered deeply at least once a week.