{"product_id":"marigold-antigua-series-flower-seed","title":"Marigold Seeds - Antigua Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e77 – 84 days. Antigua Series marigold seeds grow some of the most recognizable summertime blooms both indoors and out! Marigold seeds are an indoor favorite for growing dazzling color through the season, or for drying and complimenting fresh cut bouquets and arrangements. Antigua Series seeds promise brilliant 3” fully double classic marigold blooms. Antigua Series marigold grows easily from seed and known to thrive in challenging gardens prone to heat and drought throughout the southwest. 1000 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Antigua Series Marigold Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aztec Marigold, African Marigold, American Marigold, Big Marigold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antigua Series marigolds are a hardy full sun performer and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Marigolds will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plants may require early staking since blooming heads may grow to be too heavy and cause stress to the plant if not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77 – 84 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 – 16” tall bushy upright with a 10 – 16” spread of enormous 3” fully-double marigold blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, evenly moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antigua Series marigold is a vigorous full sun performer native to Mexico and known to tolerate gardens prone to heat, drought, and clay soils. Do not overwater since marigolds will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis. Marigold has no serious pests but monitor regularly for spider mites and thrips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signature choice of Gold, Orange, Primrose, Yellow, and Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used primarily as a food dye for vibrant coloring, dried marigold will have a hint of spicy or citrus notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntigua Series marigolds are a hardy full sun performer and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Marigolds will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plants may require early staking since blooming heads may grow to be too heavy and cause stress to the plant if not supported. Plant 2 – 3 Antigua Series marigold seeds ¼” deep and 10” apart in average, evenly moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Antigua Series marigold is a vigorous full sun performer native to Mexico and known to tolerate gardens prone to heat, drought, and clay soils. Do not overwater since marigolds will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis. Marigold has no serious pests but monitor regularly for spider mites and thrips. Antigua Series marigold seeds mature in 77 – 84 days as 10 – 16” tall bushy uprights with a 10 – 16” spread of enormous 3” fully-double marigold blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/em\u003e, or more commonly known as Aztec Marigold, is one of the most awarded, recognized, and cultivated flowers in the entire world. \u003cem\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/em\u003e is native to Mexico, (specifically its states of Mexico, Puebla, and Veracruz) despite having a variety of names including African Marigold or American Marigold. Marigold has been used for thousands of years by pre-Spanish civilizations in medicine, food, dyes, and ritual. 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