French Marigold Mixed Color Seeds

About French Marigold Mixed Color Seeds

French marigold — a small, bushy genda for borders and pots; more compact than the African genda.

• Botanical name: Tagetes patula
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 5–7 days 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 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 5–7 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: 2–3 times a week; check pots daily in summer.
• Soil: Any well-drained garden soil
• Fertiliser: Compost at planting; monthly during flowering.

Sowing season in India

June–July, September–October and January–February. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Spider mites in dry heat; damping-off if seed tray stays wet.

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