Tips on How to Grow Marigold Seeds

Germination

• Optimum conditions for seedling development that begins the day the crop is sown until cotyledon expansion.

• Expect radicle emergence 3 – 20 days.

• SOW INDOORS 8-10 weeks before last frost. 15-20 days to germinate.

• Cover  Seeds may be covered with a thin layer of medium vermiculite to maintain moisture levels. Keep at 72-75°F. 

• Light is not necessary for germination. If utilizing a chamber, providing a light source of 10 – 100 foot candles will improve germination Dramatically compared to seed germinated in the dark
• TRANSPLANT into your outdoor garden after danger of frost. Space outside 8-18" apart. Spacing is variety specific and all information is on our packs.
• Moisture: Saturated for days 1 – 3 or until radicle emergence. On days 4 – 7 reduce moisture to moist . Once actively growing, begin alternating between moisture levels wet and medium . Allow media to approach dry before re-saturating to level .

• Dehumidify: Provide horizontal airflow to aid in drying down the media through evapotranspiration, allowing better penetration of oxygen to the roots.
• Light: Full sun.