French Marigold Maroon Flower Seeds

About French Marigold Maroon Flower Seeds

French marigold (genda), maroon — a compact, non-stop bloomer. India's most forgiving flowering annual.

• Botanical name: Tagetes patula
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 5–8 days at 22–28C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5–8 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 5–8 days at 22–28C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries out. Marigold tolerates a little drought; too much water rots the roots.
• Soil: Any well-drained garden soil with compost
• Temperature: 18–35C
• Fertiliser: Monthly compost or balanced feed — excess fertilizer only grows leaves.

Sowing season in India

June–July (monsoon) and September for winter bloom. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Stem rot in rain, and red spider mite in dry heat.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.