Growing Bonanza Series French Marigold Garden Seeds

Bonanza Series marigold is a hardy full sun performer and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6-8 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Marigolds will take 7-21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plant 2-3 Bonanza Series marigold seeds ¼" deep and 6" apart in average, evenly moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Bonanza Series marigold is a vigorous full sun performer native to Mexico and known to tolerate gardens prone to heat, drought, and clay soils. Plants must be properly drained and ventilated are may be susceptible to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis. Marigold has no serious pests but monitor regularly for spider mites and thrips. Bonanza Series marigold seeds mature in 56-63 days as dwarfed 8-12" tall shrubby uprights with a 12-24" spread of large 2" blooms.

Tagetes patula, or more commonly known as French Marigold, is one of the most awarded, recognized, and cultivated flowers in the entire world. Tagetes patula is native to Mexico and Guatemala despite having the misleading name of French marigold. Marigold has been used for thousands of years by pre-Spanish civilizations in medicine, food, dyes, and ritual.