French Marigold Orange

This is another beautiful variety of marigolds known as French marigolds, gardeners love it for its wonderful and long blooms. French marigolds are small, bushy plant types that grow to about 15-45 cm tall. Marigolds are easy-to-grow plants that even beginner gardeners can easily grow with our right-growing tips.

What size grow bag is best for Marigold?
9 x 9 (W*H)
12 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 15 (W*H)

French Marigold Growing Season In India
Marigolds can be grown in India during the cool season, typically from October to February in many regions, with potential flowering extending into spring in milder climates. They can also be grown during Early Summer (February- March) and the monsoon season (July-September).

How To Grow French Marigolds From Seeds 
The transplantation method is best for the rapid germination of French marigold seeds. However, you can sow the seeds directly. The ideal soil temperature for sowing marigold seeds is 21-23°C. 

French Marigold Orange Seeds Sowing Method 
Take a seedling tray or small pot and fill it with potting mix, spread the marigold seeds on top of the potting mix and cover the seeds with a thin layer of potting mix. Water the soil after planting gently through a watering can and keep the pot in a sunny spot however, it can germinate in a dark place. It takes 4-7 days to germinate. 
Transplant the seedlings when they are about 5 cm tall. A spacing of at least 15-22 cm is good for French marigolds or you can plant one plant in each small pot.

Best Fertilizer For French Marigolds 
Marigold plants have no specific need for fertilizer but they do need fertilizers if it is planted in poor soil.

French Marigold Plants Care Tips 
Soil : Use fertile and well-drained soil for planting marigolds. 
Water : Marigolds need daily watering in the initial days but once established weekly watering is sufficient, but you should check if the soil is dry and water them if it is dry.
Sunlight : Most marigolds love full sunlight but can tolerate some shade. They prefer afternoon shade during summer.  
Temperature : The temperature above 35°C and below 4°C is not good for the growth of the marigold. The ideal temperature for growing marigolds is 18-30°C. 
Common pests and diseases : Insects such as snails, slugs, aphids, and spider mites inhibit the growth of marigolds. And some diseases such as root rot and gray mold infect marigolds. But the most common disease caused by fungal spores is powdery mildew. You can prevent your plant from this by providing good air circulation between plants and avoiding overhead watering.

French Marigold Blooming Time 
Typically, french marigolds bloom from early spring or summer to fall (February-September). It takes about 8 weeks to bloom after sowing.