Growing French Marigolds from Seed
French marigold seeds grow best when placed in a sunny area with well-drained soil. They are slightly more tolerant of wet conditions than African varieties, so are a better choice if your environment is less warm. They are half-hardy annual seeds, meaning that they can partially tolerate colder temperatures but thrive best in the sun. Keep in mind that you should water them in prolonged dry periods.
When planting French marigolds, it’s valuable to know that they work well as companion plants. This means that these French flowers offer certain benefits when planted near other plants. For example, they emit a scent that pests attracted to cucumber seeds, bean seeds, tomato seeds, and many other vegetable seeds can be afflicted by. For more information on this method, our blog on companion planting details many more useful plant combinations.
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