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How do you get seeds from marigolds?
How can you tell if a marigold seed is good?
Water test: Take your seeds and put them in a container of water. Let them sit for about 15 minutes. Then if the seeds sink, they are still viable; if they float, they most likely will not sprout.
How long does it take marigold seed to sprout?
Plant your marigolds in the spring, after the last frost. If you choose to start from seed indoors, you can begin the process about 2 months before the last expected frost. Seeds will germinate anywhere from 4 to 14 days in warm soil that has an average temperature of 70°F – 75°F.
What month do you plant marigold seeds?
Sow from March to May and they will flower from summer to autumn.
Why are my marigold seeds not germinating?
Marigold seeds do not require light to germinate. If your marigold seeds are on top of the soil, then they aren’t covered, and they should be covered with a fraction of an inch (maybe 1/4 inch) of potting medium (or soil, if direct planted outdoors).
Do marigolds come back every year?
Do Marigolds Come Back Every Year? The most common types of marigolds for garden planting are annuals. This means that they sprout, flower and die within the same year. However, the flowers do tend to come back the following year due largely to their ability to self-seed.
Will old marigold seeds germinate?
Unlike many perennial flowers and woody plants, the seeds of annuals like marigolds don’t need cold stratification to germinate, especially when stored at well-below-freezing temperatures. The arctic conditions my seeds endured may have doomed any chance they will sprout this spring.
How many years do marigold seeds last?
Marigold seeds can last for up to 3 years. However, you need to store them properly. You can easily keep marigold seeds in their original packet or envelope for up to a year. You can only do this if you get them from a garden center.
Should I soak marigold seeds before planting?
Smaller seeds such as zinnia and marigolds can be soaked as well. Large seeds such as sunflowers and nasturtiums benefit from soaking in warm water overnight. After 24 hours, open and snip the coffee filter into bits that have two or three seeds inside.
How deep do you plant marigold seeds?
Moisten the soil, then sow seeds 1 inch apart and no more than 1 inch deep. While still small, thin the seedlings. Space French and signet types 8 to 10 inches apart.
How big should marigold seedlings be before transplanting?
Seedlings can be transplanted when 2 inches tall. When transplanting marigolds purchased at a nursery, dig and loosen the soil about 6 inches down, with the final planting hole just slightly larger than the rootball.
In which season marigold is grown?
An ideal soil for marigold cultivation is fertile sandy loam. African and French marigold both are hardy in nature.Marigold for year- round livelihood. Flowering seasons Sowing time Transplanting time Winter Mid-September Mid-October Summer Jan-February February- March.
How many marigold seeds should I plant?
Sow two marigold seeds per pot or cell, planting them on the surface of the soil. Sow twice as many pots as desired plants if you are growing triploid marigold hybrids because these only have a germination rate of 50 percent. Cover the seeds with a 1/4-inch layer of soil.
Do marigolds attract bees?
Marigolds are attractive to bees provided you choose a variety with open centers, so insects can easily find the yellow florets. Little ‘Gem’ marigolds fit this description, but they are not as long-blooming as many French marigolds, which are the preferred type among pollinators in my garden.
Do marigolds flower twice?
Pot marigold, Calendula Pot marigolds bear single or double flowers, mostly in shades of yellow and orange, through summer.
Do you need to deadhead marigolds?
So it’s no surprise you ask, “Should I deadhead marigolds?” Experts say that deadheading is largely a matter of personal preference for most plants, but with highly modified annuals such as marigolds, it is an essential step to keep the plants blooming. So the answer is a resounding, yes.
Will 20 year old seeds grow?
The answer is, yes, seeds will eventually go bad and no longer germinate, but it can take quite a long time. There is a good chance that those old seed packets will have a high percentage of seeds that will germinate just fine. And even a group of very old seeds may have 10 or 20 percent that still sprouts.
How do you revive old seeds?
Soaking the seeds in a 1 or 2% hydrogen peroxide solution for a few minutes cleans effectively while also providing slight chemical scarification to the seed coat, which has likely hardened over time.
How long do flower seeds last in packets?
Here are some general guidelines. Your seeds’ shelf life depends on how carefully you’ve stored your seeds. Most perennial flowers are good for about 5 years, and most annual flower seeds will last up to 3 years. Pro tip: Save time by writing the expected expiration date on your seed packets.
