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Marigold

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Marigold facts

Lifespan

Annual living and reproducing in a single year or less
26 weeks median lifespan

Growing marigolds

  1. Sow seeds in trays 6 weeks before planting out
  2. Harden off the seedlings 1 week before planting out
  3. Water regularly at planting out every week
  4. Pick off the dead flowers 6 weeks after planting out every 2 weeks
  5. Collect seed heads 6 weeks after first harvest
  6. Pull out finished plants 12 weeks after first harvest

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Marigold seeds

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