{"product_id":"french-marigold-fireball","title":"French Marigold Fireball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is another beautiful variety of marigolds known as French marigolds (Tagetes patula), gardeners love it for its wonderful and long blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size grow bag is best for French Marigold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 x 9 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e12 x 12 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e12 x 15 (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e15 x 15 (W*H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Marigold Growing Season In India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best time to sow French marigold seeds is from spring to mid-summer (February to mid-May), although late May to late June is also a good time for planting. French marigold germinates and matures rapidly. In India, you can sow seeds throughout the year but the winter season is the ideal time for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow French Marigolds From Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe transplantation method is best for the rapid germination of French marigold seeds. However, you can sow the seeds directly. The ideal soil temperature for sowing marigold seeds is 21-23°C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Marigold Fireball Seeds Sowing Method \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Take a seedling tray or small pot and fill it with potting mix, spread the marigold seeds on top of the potting mix and cover the seeds with a thin layer of potting mix. Water the soil after planting gently through a watering can and keep the pot in a sunny spot however, it can germinate in a dark place. It takes 4-7 days to germinate. \u003cbr\u003e• Transplant the seedlings when they are about 5 cm tall. A spacing of at least 15-22 cm is good for French marigolds or you can plant one plant in each small pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Fertilizer For French Marigolds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarigold plants have no specific need for fertilizer but they do need fertilizers if it is planted in poor soil. A liquid fertilizer grows best in container-planted marigolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Marigold Plants Care Tips \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil : Use fertile and well-drained soil for planting marigolds. \u003cbr\u003eWater : Marigolds need daily watering in the initial days but once established weekly watering is sufficient, but you should check if the soil is dry and water them if it is dry.\u003cbr\u003eSunlight : Most marigolds love full sunlight but can tolerate some shade. They prefer afternoon shade during summer.  \u003cbr\u003eTemperature : The temperature above 35°C and below 4°C is not good for the growth of the marigold. The ideal temperature for growing marigolds is 18-30°C. \u003cbr\u003eCommon pests and diseases : Insects such as snails, slugs, aphids and spider mites inhibit the growth of marigolds. And some diseases such as root rot and gray mold infect marigolds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Marigold Blooming Time \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically, french marigolds blooms from early spring or summer to fall (February-September). It takes about 8 weeks to bloom after sowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43755582160930,"sku":"HOBFS008FMF","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/FrenchMarigoldFireball.jpg?v=1745214375","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/french-marigold-fireball","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}