Signet Marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) Seeds, Delicate, Edible Blooms for Gardens

Enhance your garden with the charming appeal of Signet Marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia). Renowned for its delicate, daisy-like blooms and edible flowers, this variety offers both ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers, signet marigolds add a pop of vibrant color while also serving as an attractive garnish in salads and other dishes.

Key Features:

• Delicate, Edible Blooms: Produces small, dainty flowers with a mild flavor that are perfect for garnishing meals.
• Versatile Ornament: Ideal for enhancing garden beds, borders, and container gardens with its vibrant, compact growth.
• Natural Pest Repellent: Like other marigolds, it helps deter common garden pests.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow from seed with minimal care required.
• Aromatic Foliage: Offers a subtle, pleasant fragrance that adds to its garden appeal.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Tagetes tenuifolia
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: Typically 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
• Flower Colors: Delicate yellow to orange blooms with a light, airy appearance
• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to various soil types
• Germination Time: Approximately 7–14 days under ideal conditions
• Seed Freshness: Premium, newly harvested seeds

Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing: Directly sow seeds in prepared garden beds or containers after the last frost. Scatter the seeds lightly on the soil surface and cover with a thin layer (about 1/8 inch) of soil.
2. Germination: Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of 65–75°F (18–24°C). Seedlings should emerge within 7–14 days.
3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to about 6–8 inches apart to allow adequate room for growth and proper air circulation.
4. Transplanting: If starting indoors, harden off seedlings before transplanting them outdoors after the final frost.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to promote robust growth.
• Weed Control: Mulch around the plants to suppress weeds and help retain soil moisture.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
• Harvesting: For culinary use, pick flowers at the peak of color for the best flavor and visual appeal.