Crackerjack marigold erecta
Tagetes 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 6–8”
Row Spacing 12–18”
Days To Maturity 85
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 6–8”
Row Spacing 12–18”
Days To Maturity 85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Crackerjack Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 8,859 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 35,438 seeds
1 Pound ≈ 142m seeds
- 50 Seeds$4.10
- 1 Ounce$12.50
- 1/4 Pound$26.00
Crackerjack is an heirloom, African Marigold that grows to 36” tall. The fluffy, carnation-like flowers come in shades of gold, orange and yellow. Recommended for beds & borders and the cutting garden. Also useful for control of insect pests in the vegetable garden. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Size: Large, Specialt...
Crackerjack is an heirloom, African Marigold that grows to 36” tall. The fluffy, carnation-like flowers come in shades of gold, orange and yellow. Recommended for beds & borders and the cutting garden. Also useful for control of insect pests in the vegetable garden. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Size: Large, Specialty: Deer Resistant, 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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