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French Marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) Lemon Gem

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French Marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) ‘Lemon Gem’ produces masses of small, bright lemon-yellow flowers above fine, lacy foliage. Ideal for borders, edging, and containers, it flowers freely through summer and is edible with a light citrus flavour.

  1. Sow seeds indoors between February-April indoors.
  2. Place 0.5cm deep and lightly cover with compost.
  3. Place somewhere warm and the seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
  4. Once germinated, grow in in cooler conditions.
  5. Gradually acclimatise the seedlings to outdoor conditions before planting out, after the risk of frost has passed.
  6. Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails, especially during early growth.
  7. Water as needed until the plants are established.

Genus: Tagetes
English Name: French Marigold
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Annual
Sowing Months: Feb-Apr
Flowering: Jul-Oct

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