A Compact and Resplendent Golden Glow
Marigold seeds 'Antigua Gold' (Tagetes), offered by the seed company OSC.
This compact, neat hybrid variety is perfect for front borders or containers. Its beautiful 7.5cm double golden flowers brighten up your spaces all summer long. The 25cm tall plants offer uniform flowering and better tolerance to bad weather. An excellent decorative and practical choice, often used in vegetable gardens for its natural insect repellent qualities.
Spread: 25 cm.
Plant height: 25 cm.
Quantity per pack: Approx 20 seeds/pkt.
Companion plants: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants.
Enemy plants: Cabbages and leafy plants sensitive to allelopathies.
How to Grow:
Sow directly in the garden in mid to late May, 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep. Keep the soil moist until germination, which occurs in about 7 days. Thin or transplant seedlings to 10 inches (25 cm) apart when they are 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) tall. For early flowering, start seedlings indoors 6 weeks before planting out in a soilless mix. Maintain a temperature of 68°F (20°C) for germination in 7 to 10 days, then grow under lights at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting. Remove spent flowers to prolong flowering.
Bring a vibrant, compact touch to your gardens or containers with 'Antigua Gold' marigold, a favorite for its performance and multiple uses.
