Marigolds are an excellent choice for containers or borders in the garden, growing up to 2' in height. They are drought tolerant once established and will bloom for an extra long season. Flowers' petals are edible and make a gorgeous addition to fresh garden salads. Try feeding flowers to chickens to encourage a bright orange yolk.

The Hawaii marigold is a French type, renowned for its ability to support the garden as a natural form of pest control. This variety is known to exude a potent substance called thiophene through its roots and leaves. Thiophene is not a friend to the root-knot nematode (a recurring pest in Hawaiian soils) which tend to move away from marigold roots.

Planting: Start in the nursery, and only very lightly cover seeds for good germination. Seeds will sprout within 7-10 days, keep moist and transplant into the garden within 2-4 weeks.

Cultivation:
Depth: Surface, lightly covered
Spacing: 12-18""
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Days to Maturity: 50 days
Open Pollinated
30 seeds per packet


Grown in Hawaiʻi

Storage Tips

Packets are made of paper and need to stay dry and in cool, dark storage.
Store in a cool, dry place with no moisture or the seeds will sprout!