How do you start marigold seeds indoors?

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow 2 weeks before last frost. If starting indoors, just cover the seeds with vermiculite and provide a soil temperature of 21-25°C (70-75°F). Seeds should sprout in 4-14 days at that temperature. Marigolds are somewhat prone to damping off.

How do you germinate marigold seeds?

Sow marigold seed directly in the ground and cover with a thin layer of soil (about 1/8 inch deep). Water thoroughly. Thin to 8-18 inches apart after seedlings have sprouted. Marigolds can also be started early indoors under grow lights for transplanting outdoors about six to eight weeks before the last frost date.

Should I soak marigold seeds before planting?

Smaller seeds such as zinnia and marigolds can be soaked as well. Large seeds such as sunflowers and nasturtiums benefit from soaking in warm water overnight. After 24 hours, open and snip the coffee filter into bits that have two or three seeds inside.

What is the fastest way to germinate marigold seeds?

Marigolds germinate quickly, sprouting within a few days and blooming in about 8 weeks, making them easy to grow from seed. Sow seeds directly outside after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm up. Sow seeds 1 inch apart and water thoroughly after planting.

Why wont my marigold seeds germinate?

Both under watering and over watering could cause seeds not to get enough oxygen for germination. Under watering may have caused problems with the coating not breaking down. Over watering may have caused the soil to become waterlogged and compacted. Compactions makes it more difficult for oxygen to get through.

Can you direct sow marigold seeds?

When to Plant Marigolds Sow seeds directly into the garden once the soil is warm in the spring. You can start seeds indoors, but they germinate so easily outside that there’s really no advantage. Marigolds sprout within a week in warm weather and plants typically produce blooms in about 8 weeks.

Are marigolds easy to grow from seed?

While it is very easy, starting marigolds from seed indoors offers no real advantage because they germinate so quickly outdoors. Seeds sown directly into the garden about 1-inch apart sprout within days in warm weather and plants bloom in about 8 weeks.

How long does it take for marigolds to grow from seed?

4 to 14 days
Plant your marigolds in the spring, after the last frost. If you choose to start from seed indoors, you can begin the process about 2 months before the last expected frost. Seeds will germinate anywhere from 4 to 14 days in warm soil that has an average temperature of 70°F – 75°F.

How often should I water marigold seeds?

Water marigolds once a week down to one-and-a-half inches. Always keep tagetes’ soil gently moist by watering them to an inch deep twice per week from late spring to early autumn. If in a pot, check tagetes flowers daily and water if the top half-inch of soil is dry.

How can you tell if a marigold seed is good?

Once seeds are completely dried, they can be scooped up and stored away. Test them after a week – pick up a seed and try to snap it in half. If it’s dried enough, it should break. If it bends, let them dry more!

How long do marigold seeds take to germinate?

Should I start marigolds indoors?

In order for your marigolds to be ready for planting outdoors in the spring, you will need to start growing marigolds from seed indoors about 50 to 60 days before the last frost date. Marigold seeds do not need any light to germinate, so you don’t need to provide light yet.