Tender Annual. One of the popular flowers in the country widely grown for garden decoration , pot culture and garlands. Sow seeds from August to October and prepare the soil by digging down 6 inches to loosen it as Marigold grow in almost any soil, but thrives in moderately fertile, well drained soil in open sunny conditions. Sprinkle the Marigold seeds and cover lightly with soil and press gently. Water the soil to keep it moist for a week or two , until seeds germinate. Once the seedlings are few inches tall , thin them by removing extra plants. French Marigold can be close as 8 inches while as tall varieties can be spaced 60cm apart.
