MARIGOLD - SPARKY MIX

MARIGOLD, SPARKY MIX

Tagetes patula

Sparky Mix are red and gold flowers that grow to about 30 cm.

Marigolds are summer flowering annuals that are best sown in

spring or summer because they prefer the warm weather and

don't like frosts. They are used to attract many parasitic insects

that help protect your garden, and are excellent for suppressing

nematodes in the garden. They make an excellent companion plant

and also one of the best suppressants of twitch or couch grass. 

On top of that their petals are added to salads, and add dash to a

variety of dishes. The leaves can be eaten and do not taste as

strong as they smell. They can be used to colour cheeses and

butter and added to teas.  Marigold’s herbal uses centre around

skin conditions and injuries.  It is a well-regarded companion

plant and a deterrent of nematodes, white fly and some weevils

and beetles. 

Sow the seed in punnets for transplanting into the

garden or scatter seed shallowly in clusters about 25-30cm

apart and thin later if necessary. Keep the soil moist and

free from weeds until the plants are established.

QTY 250 seeds