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• FRENCH MARIGOLD SEEDS, PETITE MIX: 6,000 heirloom, non-GMO dwarf French Marigold seeds (Tagetes patula) in gold, orange, yellow, red, and bi-color. Button-style blooms on compact 8–10 in. plants from summer to frost across USDA zones 2–11.
• FIVE-COLOR BUTTON BLOOM MIX: Densely petaled double and semi-double blooms measure 1–2 in. across in gold, orange, yellow, red, and bi-color combinations. Color from summer through frost, with regular deadheading..
• COMPACT DWARF HABIT FOR TIGHT SPACES: At 8–10 in. tall with a bushy, mounding form, these dwarf marigold seeds grow into tidy, compact plants. Ideal for window boxes, front-of-border edging, containers, and raised beds.
• GERMINATION IN 7 TO 14 DAYS: Sow French Marigold seeds for planting outdoors after last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before. Cover seed at ¼ in. depth. Germination occurs at 70–75°F. Harden off indoor seedlings before transplanting to the garden.
• COMPANION PLANTING FOR VEGETABLE GARDENS: Petite Mix French Marigolds are traditionally grown alongside vegetables and herbs for their compact growth and colorful flowers. Plant them near tomatoes, peppers, and other garden crops as ornamental companions. No pest-control or nematode-suppression results are guaranteed.
• ATTRACTS BEES, BUTTERFLIES, AND HOVERFLIES: Petite Mix French Marigolds produce colorful flowers that attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other visiting insects. Grow them in flower borders, vegetable gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
• HEAT TOLERANT AND ADAPTABLE TO POOR SOILS: French Marigolds perform well in well-drained, moderately fertile soil, including poorer or drier conditions. Space 8–12 in. apart and ensure airflow to discourage powdery mildew and gray mold in humid climates.
• CONTAINER AND WINDOW BOX READY: These petite marigold seeds grow into compact plants that need no staking and finish well in a 6 in. pot. Suitable for patio containers, window boxes, balcony planters, and small-space gardens.
• HEIRLOOM, OPEN-POLLINATED, NON-GMO GENETICS: These seeds are identified as heirloom, open-pollinated, and non-GMO. Start indoors with a grow light or direct sow outdoors after frost for a colorful mix of button blooms.
• BULK MARIGOLD SEEDS FOR LARGE PLANTINGS: This 20g Mylar pack contains 6,000 Petite Mix French Marigold seeds for borders, edging, container collections, and vegetable-garden plantings. Direct sow outdoors after the last frost in full sun and well-drained soil.

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Indoor, Outdoor
• Brand : HOME GROWN
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Gold, Orange, Yellow, Red, Bi-Color Mix
• Special Feature : 5-Color Mix, Attracts Pollinators, Compact, Container Friendly, Heat Tolerant
• Expected Blooming Period : Summer to Frost
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring After Last Frost; Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost
• Product Care Instructions : Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom. Harden off indoor-started seedlings before transplanting after last frost. Ensure airflow between plants. Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom. Harden off indoor-started seedlings before transplanting after last frost. Ensure airflow between plants.