Crackerjack Marigold

Type: Open-pollinated
Plant type: Annual
Seed packet: minimum 20+ seeds

Tagetes erecta. Tall African marigold producing large, double blooms in bright shades of yellow and orange. Vigorous plants add bold color and height to garden beds and borders. Easy to grow, heat tolerant, and excellent for pollinators and cut flowers.

🌱Growing Information 

How to Grow Crackerjack Marigold from Seed

Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Seed Spacing: 10–12 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Germination Time: 5–10 days
Days to Bloom: 60–70 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Crackerjack marigolds are tall, easy-to-grow annual flowers that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors a few weeks earlier for earlier blooms. Marigolds are hardy and tolerate a range of soil conditions. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.