Cempoalxochitl marigold erecta
HOW TO GROW MARIGOLD ERECTA
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before frost. Direct sow after last frost a group of three seeds every 6–8”. When 2” tall, thin to 1 seedling every 6–8”. Not very frost resistant, hardy to zone 9. Soil pH 6.1–7.5. Hardiness zones 9–11. Annual.
Usual seed life: 3–5 years.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 75–80˚F
Days to Germ. 14–21
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 12-24”
Days To Maturity 60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Usual seed life: 3–5 years.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 75–80˚F
Days to Germ. 14–21
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 12-24”
Days To Maturity 60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
- 50 Seeds$4.10
- 500 Seeds$15.50
The name of this marigold is similar to the Aztec name for marigold, “cempasuchil”. This mostly single petaled, golden orange marigold grows 4-5 feet tall, and 3-4 feet wide. It blooms late into the season until a hard frost, and attracts all sorts of pollinators before it gets too cold. It also is a dye plant. Tags...
The name of this marigold is similar to the Aztec name for marigold, “cempasuchil”. This mostly single petaled, golden orange marigold grows 4-5 feet tall, and 3-4 feet wide. It blooms late into the season until a hard frost, and attracts all sorts of pollinators before it gets too cold. It also is a dye plant. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Orange, Size: Large, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer.
Native to Mexico and and Central America. Called the flor de muertos ("flower of the dead") in Mexico and is used in the Día de los Muertos celebration every 2nd of November.
Native to Mexico and and Central America. Called the flor de muertos ("flower of the dead") in Mexico and is used in the Día de los Muertos celebration every 2nd of November.
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I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.
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