French Marigold Durango Mix Pack Of 25-30 Seeds F1 Imported

Plug crop time: 3 weeks Transplant to finish: 4 to 5 weeks Early-blooming series sets the highest standard for anemone-type marigolds – excellent branching, strong stems, abundant blooms. Delivers a well-matched, 5 to 7-day flowering window across all colours. Produces uniformly shaped, extra-large, 2 to 2.5-in./5 to 5.5-cm flowers atop bushy plants. French Marigold Bonanza Culture guide French Marigold Bonanza Uses:flat, pot and garden performance Exposure:Sun Garden height:9″ / 23 cm Crop time:10-12 weeks Sowing method:1 seed per plug French Marigold Bonanza Germination*:Stage I : 2-3 days at 72-75 °F (22-24 °C). Sow in media with very low soluble salt levels and pH 6.0-6.5. Cover seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing to maintain moisture levels. Keep soil slightly moist but not wet. Light is not required for germination. At the end of stage I the radicle will have emerged and the cotyledons begin to unfurl. French Marigold Bonanza Growing On:4-5 weeks after sowing transplant 1 plant into 10 cm (4’’) pots or packs. Transplant African Marigold plugs before they become root bound. Delays in transplanting may induce premature flowering. Media:Use a well-drained, disease free, soilless medium with a pH of 6.2 -6.5; do not allow to fall below 6.0 or Iron or Manganese toxicity may result. Temperature:Nights 15-17 °C (59-63 °F), days 18-20 °C (64-68 °F). Avoid lower temperatures, as temperatures between 18-20 °C (64-68 °F) promote the flower initiation. Before selling plants should be hardened slowly at 10-13 °C (50-55 °F). T. patula does not tolerate frost. Fertilization:Moderate fertilization levels are required. Fertilize the crop weekly with 150-200 ppm nitrogen, using a complete balanced fertilizer. Avoid high ammonium and high nitrogen levels. High nitrogen levels cause leaves being too large and high ammonium levels will damage the roots. Check regularly pH value in substrate, because pH below 6.0 can result in necrotic spots on the leaves or in yellow leaves.