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Marigold 'Nematode Control' Seeds
$2.99
What You'll Love
- Bright, bold French marigolds in warm gold and orange tones
- Also helps improve soil health as a companion plant
- Fully chicken-safe — petals and leaves included
- Blooms nonstop from summer through frost
- 20 seeds per packet
Planting Information
- Sun: Full sun
- Plant type: Annual
- Germination: 5–7 days
- Best soil temperature: 70–80°F
- Planting depth: ¼ inch
- Spacing: 8–10 inches apart
- Bloom time: 45–55 days from sowing
- Height: 10–14 inches
How to Grow
Direct sow after all danger of frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks early. Keep soil moist until germination. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to keep new flowers coming all season, or leave a few blooms to go to seed if you want it to self-sow next year.
Good to Know
Marigold roots release compounds that help suppress nematodes in the soil, making this a smart companion plant near vegetable beds, not just a pretty border flower.
Perfect For
- Companion planting near vegetable gardens
- Bright, sunny borders
- Backyard flock forage
- Beginner flower growers
Package Includes
- 20 Marigold 'Nematode Control' seeds
- Access to our full QR-linked growing guide
- Hand-packed with care by Briar Patch Picker