Marigold Seeds 1oz

Grow Bright, Easy Blooms from Heirloom, Non-GMO Marigold Seeds

Marigolds are the workhorse of the summer garden: cheerful, tough, and almost impossible to fail with. Our heirloom marigold seeds (Tagetes) grow into mounded plants covered in warm orange, gold, and yellow blooms from early summer until frost. They are a favorite for borders and pots, a classic companion plant in the vegetable patch, and a magnet for pollinators.

Who it's for

Ideal for beginners, families, and vegetable gardeners. Marigolds sprout fast and bloom quickly, so they are hugely rewarding for first-time growers and kids, and many gardeners tuck them among tomatoes and other crops as cheerful, hardworking companions.

How & when to plant

Sow marigold seeds directly after your last frost, planting them about a quarter inch deep in full sun, or start them indoors a few weeks earlier for a head start. Keep the soil moist; seedlings usually appear in about 5 to 14 days. Thin or space the plants around 8 to 18 inches apart, depending on the type, giving the bigger varieties more room. Our Marigold growing guide has the details.

Growing & care

Marigolds thrive on sun and are refreshingly undemanding. Give them average soil and regular water, and deadhead the spent flowers to keep new ones coming right up to frost. They tolerate heat well and rarely need feeding, making them one of the easiest annuals you can grow.

Harvest

For bouquets, cut the flowers as they open, and cut often to encourage more blooms. If you want to save seed, let some flower heads dry on the plant, then collect the seeds once they are brown. Deadheading regularly keeps the plants tidy and flowering.

Benefits & uses

Marigolds do more than look cheerful. They brighten borders, beds, and containers, make long-lasting cut flowers, and are a traditional companion plant that many gardeners grow alongside vegetables. Their nectar-rich blooms also draw bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Why gardeners love our marigold seed

Our marigold seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Plant it once and save seed from your favorites year after year. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing.