French Marigold (Tagetes Erecta Mary Helen) 100 seeds (#1111)

An easy-to-grow annual plant with large, full-bodied, lemon-yellow flowers up to 9-12 cm in diameter. It blooms from June until the first frost. It grows to a height of 60-75 cm in compact bushes with dense foliage.
"Mary Helen" is perfect for borders, flower beds, containers or pots. Due to the high content of essential oil, this plant emits a strong, unique aroma that repels aphids and nematodes. Therefore, it is worth growing the plant next to other plants, especially vegetables.
Approximately 100 seeds in a 1g package.

Genus - Tagetes
Species - Erecta
Variety - Mary Helen
Common name - French Marigold
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 0,60 - 0,75 m
Spread - 0,40 - 0,50 m
Plant type - Annual Flower
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Rich, well drained
Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water
Landscape uses - Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Dark Green / Yellow

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of +20-+25C.
Sow 3mm deep.
Sowing Time inside: March-April, outside - May.
Germination usually takes 7-14 days at +18-+20C temperature.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.