hawaii plant seeds Hawaii Orange Marigold Seeds – Eudana Farms

hawaii plant seeds Hawaii Orange Marigold Seeds – Eudana FarmsApproximately 10 seeds per packet Viable for up to a year after purchase, 80% germination rate Growing Guide for Hawaii Orange Marigold (Tagetes spp.) 1. **Seed Preparation:** Hawaii Orange Marigold seeds can be sown directly without pre soaking. 2. **Sowing Seeds:** Use seed starting trays or small pots filled with well draining soil. Plant seeds about 1 4 inch deep. If sowing directly in the garden, space seeds 6 12 inches apart. 3. **Watering:**

Approximately 10 seeds per packet

Viable for up to a year after purchase, 80% germination rate

Growing Guide for Hawaii Orange Marigold (Tagetes spp.)

1. **Seed Preparation:**
   - Hawaii Orange Marigold seeds can be sown directly without pre-soaking.

2. **Sowing Seeds:**
   - Use seed-starting trays or small pots filled with well-draining soil.
   - Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep. If sowing directly in the garden, space seeds 6-12 inches apart.

3. **Watering:**
   - Water gently after planting, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.

4. **Location:**
   - Place trays or pots in a warm, sunny location with plenty of sunlight.

5. **Germination:**
   - Hawaii Orange Marigold seeds typically germinate within 5-7 days. Keep the soil moist during this period.

6. **Thinning Seedlings:**
   - Thin seedlings to one strong plant per cell or pot by snipping weaker ones at the soil level. This promotes healthy growth for the remaining seedling.

7. **Transplanting:**
   - Space transplanted marigold plants 6-12 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.

8. **Maintenance:**
   - Water consistently, especially during dry spells. Mulch around the plants to retain soil moisture and control weeds.
   - Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

9. **Harvesting:**
   - Begin harvesting flowers once the plants are well-established and blooming. Regular deadheading (removing spent flowers) encourages more blooms and prolongs the flowering season.