Little Veggie Patch Co - Heirloom Seeds - Marigold 'Petite Series Mixed'

Very dwarf mixture of the crested French Marigolds, plants only grow to 30cms tall and produce bright coloured flowers in a mixture of orange and red hues. Easy to grow, suited to small pots.

When to Plant
Zone 1: October - April
Zone 2: September - May
Zone 3: Anytime
Zone 4: Anytime

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Soil Ensure your soil is nutrient rich so prepare it with fresh manure and compost a fortnight before planting. Likes a well-drained soil type.

Soil pH Level 6.5-7.0

Position Full sun but won’t mind a little afternoon shading.

How to Plant Sow directly into your patch when daytime temperatures regularly surpass 18-20 degrees. If still too cold, propagate in seed trays and transplant when conditions have improved.

Spacing 15-20cms

Depth 0.5-1cm

Companion Plants  Marigolds are often used as companion plants, as they are reputed to deter pests. Particularly helpful with tomatoes.

Approximate no. of seeds  50