Tagetes patula or French marigold variety Strawberry Blonde flower seeds
Tagetes patula, also known as French marigolds, grow large pompom flowers that attract many insects. The strawberry blonde variety gives flowers in a mixed palette of yellow, bronze, peach, and red flowers. Besides being a very strong garden plant the low variety is grown as a beneficial plant. The strawberry blonde marigolds are great for pots and balconies. Despite being so commonly grown in our European garden, the plants originate from Mexico! Keep in mind that the strawberry blonde marigold is a low variety. The seeds have been grown by a professional grower and tested so you know you get the strawberry blonde plants you expect.

Tagetes patula is proven effective against lesion nematodes. Crops that are affected by this type of nematode are carrots, potatoes, onions, lilies, strawberries, and fruit trees.

Planting information to grow Tagetes strawberry blonde from seed:
Plant type: half-hardy annual
Height: 30 centimeters
Position: full sun
Start: from 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or later
Number of days until plants bloom: 80 – 100 days
Distance between the plants: 20 to 30 centimeters
Pinching: no recommended
germination: 7 to 14 days around 20 °C
Number of seeds per pack: 50

How can you grow Tagetes or marigolds from seed?
Start the seeds in seed trays 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date or sow direct around the last frost date. Cover seeds very lightly and in 1 to 2 weeks seedlings should emerge. Plants will flower until the first frost. Deadhead regularly to keep the plants flowering. Low maintenance and very disease-resistant plants that also look great in pots.