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French and African Marigold Mix Seeds

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About the Variety

A mix of French and African marigolds brings compact and full, warm-colored blooms to sunny beds and pots. Grow in sun and well-drained soil, leaving room for the different plants in the mix.

A mix of French and African marigold forms
Warm yellow, orange, and bicolor possibilities
Useful in sunny borders and containers

Key Features

Warm Mixed Colors
Long Bloom
Border Plant
Container Options

Plant Details

Botanical Name	Tagetes patula / Tagetes erecta
Life Cycle	Annual
Seed Type	Confirm blend
Light Requirement	Full sun
Bloom Season	Summer through fall
Growth Habit	Mounding to upright
Plant Height	Varies by French and African types
Plant Type	French and African flower forms
Color	Yellow, orange, rust, and bicolor; mix dependent

Planting Information

Planting Season	Spring to early summer, after the last frost. Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.
Sowing Method	Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, or start seeds indoors in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Thin seedlings after emergence.
Planting Depth	Sow approximately ⅛–¼ inch (3–6 mm) deep. Cover seeds lightly with soil; avoid planting too deeply.
Water Needs	Water during establishment; provide well-drained soil
Plant Spacing	Marigolds: approximately 8–12 inches (20–30 cm).
Hardiness Zones	Generally grown as frost-tender annuals during the frost-free season across most USDA zones.
Germination	Typically 5–14 days in warm soil; some cultivars may take up to 21 days.
Seed Prep	No special soaking or cold stratification is generally required. Sow into a moist, well-drained seed-starting mix or prepared garden soil.

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FAQs

How do you ship?

Seeds ship after a handling period of 3-5 business days, with most orders arriving within 10-15 business days from there.
Once your order leaves our warehouse, you'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking — so you know exactly where things stand.

Are your products GMO?

All of our seedsare non-GMO. We've made that commitment as our Safe Seed Pledge.

Are your seeds treated?

Most of our seeds are untreated. Some varieties are coated with a fungicidal treatment to support germination and early establishment, particularly in challenging growing conditions. If a variety has been treated, it will be clearly noted on the product page and packaging.

How Should I Store Unused Seeds?

Our recommendation is to buy for the season you're planting. But if you have seed left over, proper storage keeps it viable longer than most people expect.

To store unused seeds:

1. Seal them in an airtight container or plastic bag to protect against moisture and insects
2. Keep them somewhere cool, dark, and dry — away from sunlight and humidity
3. Skip the refrigerator; fluctuating moisture is harder on seed than temperature

Stored well, most seeds hold through the following growing season with excellent results. Our seeds typically lose less than 5% of their viability per year under ideal conditions.

Not sure if older seed is still good? A quick germination test will tell you:

Moisten a paper towel, place 10 seeds on one half, fold it over, and seal it in a plastic bag or airtight container. Keep it in a warm location appropriate for the variety, and check periodically over the seed's normal germination period. Count how many sprout — 8 of 10 means roughly 80% viability. If the rate is low, you can often compensate by sowing more thickly. Just keep in mind this measures viability under ideal conditions, so actual garden performance can vary with soil, moisture, and weather.