Description: African Crackerjack Mix Seeds Mexican Marigold Tagetes erecta ********** Crackerjack is an heirloom, African Marigold that grows to 36 inches tall. The fluffy, carnation-like flowers come in shades of gold, orange and yellow. Recommended for beds & borders and the cutting garden. Also useful for control of insect pests in the vegetable garden. *** ()*** MORE INFO: Name: African Marigold Crackerjack Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta Color: Yellow/Gold/Orange Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost or Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Plant Height: 28-36" Plant Spacing: 18 - 24" Cycle: Annual Bloom Season - Summer-Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun Soil & Water Preferences: Average Other: Attracts bees, birds, & butterflies Sowing: Direct sow Crackerjack African marigold seeds in spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This plant can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost of spring; these Tagetes Erecta seeds germinate best in high humidity and temperatures around 70 degrees F. Germination usually occurs within 5-10 days. Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; mature plants tolerate some drought, though watering them in especially dry weather will increase their bloom. Pinch back the growing stems to encourage bushiness. Deadheading will cause continued blooming. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, and will self-seed in good growing conditions. It makes an excellent choice for a border plant or for growing in containers., NOTE: ALL GROWING INFO AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER. Max shipping fee is $4.29. You will not pay anymore than that no matter how many seeds (You must checkout with all seeds at the same time with only one payment in order to get combined shipping).U.S. order take 2- 7 business days to arrive. (Depends on which state you live in) All Of Our Vegetable Seeds Are Heirloom And Organic Unless Otherwise Stated. Organic seeds will be stated as such in item title and item description, . All Seeds We Carry Are Either For The Current Growing Season Or For The Next Growing Season To Come Which Is Why Our Seeds Have Such A High Germination Rate And Will Last For Years If Stored Properly. We Do Not Sell Old Seeds. Our Heirloom Seeds Are All Gathered And Packaged By Hand So No Weed Seeds Or Anything Other Than What You Ordered Will Be In Your Seed Packets. We Do Not Carry Any Gmo Or Altered Seeds. All Seeds Come In A 2X3 Resealable Plastic Zip Lock Bag, Shipped In A Protective Bubble Mailer. If You Have Any Questions You Can Message Us At Any Time. .. All multiple orders of the same seed are put in the same bag. For example if you order 500 beefsteak tomato seeds x 3 then 1500 seeds will be put in the same bag. We do not send out 3 individual bags with 500 in each. This goes for all seeds unless they are listings of different seeds. Check Our Store For Many More Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables
Price: 2.49 USD
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
End Time: 2024-10-01T05:13:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.29 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Climate: Cold, Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical
Moisture: Dry, Moderate
Common Name: African Marigold Crackerjack
Color: Yellow/Gold/Orange
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 3 (-40 to -30 °F)
MPN: TGW-TECJ
Plant Habit: Flowering
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand
Aspect: East-facing
Brand: The Gardening World
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer, Fall, Spring
Type: Annual
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Height: 28-36"
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States