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African Marigold Crackerjack Mix Seeds - Tagetes erecta
I have already sown the seeds of this flower last year. I gave some young plants to a friend. It is so beautiful that other neighbours are asking for some. (I am making more of them this year). A big thank you to the person who packed my parcel of young plants and who very carefully protected the seeds from the water of the neighbouring plants.
Sonia, 23/04/2023
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'Crackerjack Mix' is a classic selection that is still popular thanks to its exceptional vigour and brightly coloured double blooms. The large, bushy plants feature tightly packed pompoms from June to October, varying in colour from lemon yellow to vivid orange. Heat and weather resistant, floriferous, these superb annuals really bring summer bedding schemes to life. Grow in well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade.
Tagetes erecta, commonly known as African Marigold, is a tender herbaceous annual that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the western regions of South America. It is not cold hardy and is generally treated as an annual in colder climates. 'Crackerjack' quickly forms an erect clump, about 90 cm tall for a spread of about 40 cm, covered with dark green, deeply divided, shiny leaves with an intense aroma. It flowers approximately 60 days after sowing. The flowering period lasts many weeks from June to October, providing spent flowers are removed regularly. This variety features fully double, pompom-like flowerheads that measure about 10 cm in diameter. They are composed of numerous very wavy, bright yellow ray flowers that range in colour from light yellow to vivid orange.
African marigolds are brightly coloured, cheerful annuals that are easy to grow, perfect for summer beds! They can be planted alongside perennials, annuals and even small shrubs; ornamental grasses will soften their flamboyant colours. Their abundant orange, yellow or red blooms mix well with blue-flowering catmints and perennial flax or poppies.
Good to know: The intensely scented leaves and the substances secreted by marigold roots repel various harmful insects, making marigolds an excellent companion plant in the vegetable garden.
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Sowing:
Sow from February to April.
Sow on the surface of a special sowing compost, moist and well-drained. Cover the seeds with a very thin layer of vermiculite or compost. Place the seedlings in a mini greenhouse or enclose them in a polyethylene bag at a constant temperature of 20 to 25°C until germination, which usually takes 7 to 21 days. Do not deprive them of light, as this promotes germination.
When the young plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into a tray or 8 cm pots. Acclimate them to cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days before watering and planting them outside at a distance of 15 - 20 cm, as soon as the risk of frost has passed.
In our moderately cold regions, you can also sow directly in the ground in April, as soon as the risk of frost has passed. Thin out your sowing, leaving only one plant every 20 cm.
Cultivation:
These fast-growing plants thrive in sunny and warm locations. Plant them in fertile, well-drained, and light soil. They are quite drought-resistant. Avoid excessive watering in summer, as it promotes the development of fungal diseases and root rot. Regularly remove faded flowers to prolong the flowering period. Protect the plants from slugs and snails, as they are fond of them. Tagetes cannot tolerate frost.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.