77 – 84 days. Crush Series marigold seeds are the fastest way to splash some excitement and authentic summer glow into your garden. Crush Series seeds are early to bloom and grow tidy 10 – 12” dwarfed marigolds brimming with huge 4” semi-double blooms almost too big for their plant. Crush Series is one of the smallest and most unique varieties of marigolds, perfect to decorate indoors, give as a potted gift, or to keep the butterflies fluttering around the garden. Crush Series is easy to grow from seed and promises neat and tolerant marigolds ideal for gardens prone to heat and drought. 1000 seeds.
Growing Crush Series Marigold Garden Seeds
- Taxonomy: Tagetes erecta
- Other Names: Aztec Marigold, American Marigold, African Marigold, Big Marigold
- Seed Type: Annual
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Crush Series marigolds are a hardy full sun performer and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Marigolds will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plants may require early staking since blooming heads may grow to be too heavy and cause stress to the plant if not supported.
- Days to Maturity: 77 – 84 days
- Hardiness Zone: 2 – 11
- Planting Depth: Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep
- Plant Spacing: 12”
- Growth Habit: 10 – 12” tall bushy mound with a 12” spread of enormous 4” classic fully-double marigold blooms
- Soil Preference: Average, evenly moist, well-drained
- Light Preference: Full sun
- Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Crush Series marigold is a vigorous full sun performer native to Mexico and known to tolerate gardens prone to heat, drought, and clay soils. Do not overwater since marigolds will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis. Marigold has no serious pests but monitor regularly for spider mites and thrips.
- Color: Signature choice of Papaya, Pineapple Imp, Pumpkin, and Guys and Dolls Mix
- Flavor: Used primarily as a food dye for vibrant coloring, dried marigold will have a hint of spicy or citrus notes
Crush Series marigolds are a hardy full sun performer and most commonly sown directly after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 – 8 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Marigolds will take 14 – 21 days to germinate in full lighting. Plants may require early staking since blooming heads may grow to be too heavy and cause stress to the plant if not supported. Plant 2 – 3 Crush Series marigold seeds ¼” deep and 12” apart in average, evenly moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Crush Series marigold is a vigorous full sun performer native to Mexico and known to tolerate gardens prone to heat, drought, and clay soils. Do not overwater since marigolds will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spots, and Botrytis. Marigold has no serious pests but monitor regularly for spider mites and thrips. Crush Series marigold seeds mature in 77 – 84 days as 10 – 12” tall bushy mounds with a 12 ” spread of dense 4” classic marigold heads in a signature choice of Papaya, Pineapple Imp, Pumpkin, and Guys and Dolls Mix. Crush Series marigold is an edible variety of flower primarily as a food dye for vibrant coloring, dried marigold will have a hint of spicy or citrus notes.
Tagetes erecta, or more commonly known as Aztec Marigold, is one of the most awarded, recognized, and cultivated flowers in the entire world. Tagetes erecta is native to Mexico, (specifically its states of Mexico, Puebla, and Veracruz) despite having a variety of names including African Marigold or American Marigold. Marigold has been used for thousands of years by pre-Spanish civilizations in medicine, food, dyes, and ritual. Marigold cultivars have won more than 50 All-American Selections awards and do not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.