Coco™ Gold (F1) Marigold

1,250 د.ك

Repackaged in Kuwait
The sturdy plants produce abundant, fully double, 2 1/2–3″ blooms excellent for cut flowers and garden beds. Bold, uniform flowers are also useful for marigold garlands. Blooms a bit later and produces slightly smaller flowers than the Giant Series. Also known as African marigold, American marigold, and Aztec marigold.
- Edible Flowers: Use the flowers to dress up salads and desserts or cooked in egg or rice dishes. Flavor is floral with hints of citrus and spice, and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
  
  A gold complement to our Giant Series marigolds.
- Plant Height: 36–42″
- Packet: 20 seeds
DAYS TO GERMINATION:

4-7 days at 75-80°F (24-27°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) – Sow into 72-cell flat or preferred seedling container 4-6 weeks before planting out, lightly covering seed. Transplant out in growing season . For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time. Direct seed – Sow 1/4″ deep. Pinching encourages branching. NOTES:High temperatures can cause plants to stall, and temporarily decline in growth and bloom. Deadhead regularly to increase blooms.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

8-18″. French Marigold: 8-12″. Gem Marigold: 12″. African Marigold: 12-18″.

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Flowers are fully open but still have tight centers.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average soil. Feed moderately. pH: 6.0-7.5 preferred.

USES:

Beds, borders, mass plantings, containers, and window boxes. Edible flowers, cut flowers (tall varieties).

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Tagetes spp.