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Tagetes erecta - African marigold. Large blooms of yellows, oranges and golds.

Sunspot mix is a compact african marigold, ideal for bedding work and in containers. Sunspot mix is an open pollinated variety which performs as well as a hybrid one. The bright yellow and orange flowers brighten up any bedding theme. 20-30 cm in height.

Sow the sunspot mix african marigold seeds from late March onwards inside or outside from May, in small pots, or in fine seedbed.
Sow the marigold flower seeds about 1 cm deep and keep them at a temperature of 18-22 Celsius. Can be sown directly outside from May.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle pot them on into larger trays or small pots individually. Keep them inside for an other two weeks.

Transplant the marigold outside from late May, to a sunny/partly shady position. Acclimatize the young plants to outdoor conditions before planting to final position. Leave 20-30 cm between the plants.

Remove the dead flower heads to encourage the plants to produce more flowers. Save the flower seeds by letting the dead flowers on the plants until they dry out, then collect them in dry them out completely on your windowsill on a newspaper or kitchen towel.