White Swan (F1) Marigold Seed

2–3″ cream-colored, fully double, uniform blooms borne on productive, sturdy, uniform plants. High-quality blooms produce a mild, sweet, marshmallow fragrance, without the typical strong marigold scent. More compact plants than those from the Giant and Coco™ marigold series. White Swan is significantly taller and higher quality than all other white marigolds in our trials. 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.

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 season grow, lightly covering seed. Harden off and transplant out in season grow. For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time. Direct seed – After last frost, 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.