Tagetes, Orange
Tagetes patula
Orange marigold is a classic summer flower valued for its abundant blooms and bright, warm colour. Easy to sow and grow, it is ideal for flower beds, borders and vegetable gardens. It is also known for its beneficial effect in the garden, helping to deter certain pests.
Growing instructions
Sow in April to small pots and from mid-May into the open field. Frost-free cultivation is necessary. Attention: Snails can cause damage. Tagetes may not only be used as a garden bed plant, but also strategically planted between vegetables for when soil is depleted.
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Height
30
cm
Planting distance
30
x
30
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Germination duration
14
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types
Suited for balcony gardening
| Portion | 250 g | |
| Product number | AC-8546-00 | GP-8546 |
| Content in grams | 0.50 | 250.00 |
| Content in seeds | 200.00 | 100,000.00 |
| Content in m2 | 5.00 | 2,500.00 |