Marigold Crackerjack
Marigold Crackerjack
Annual
Height 2 ½ to 3 feet
Crackerjack is a large Giant Flowered type measuring 4 to 5 inches across with full Marigold color range of yellow, gold, and orange. Blooms are carried on long stems, in full view, making them ideal for both bedding and cut flowers.
SOWING…Plant seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant seeds in rows 12 inches apart spaced 1 inch in the row. Cover seed with ¼ inch of fine soil.
THINNING…When plants are 3-5 inches high, thin or transplant to 12 inches apart in the row or bed.
GERMINATION…Germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
REMARKS…Marigolds are easy to grow and will bloom all season until frost if the flowers are picked frequently. Prefers a sunny well drained location.