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Marigold Crackerjack Seeds - Vibrant Full Color Range, Large Blooms, Ideal for Garden Borders & Floral Displays, Hardy & Easy to Grow
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

60 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

2 - 11

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Breathtaking Blooms: Features huge, eye-catching flowers spanning a full color range, making them a spectacular addition to any garden.
  • Easy Planting: Thrives in warm soil; can be seeded directly in the garden post-frost or started indoors 4 weeks earlier for prolonged blossoming.
  • Quick Germination: Seeds sprout within 7-10 days at 74°F, transitioning to robust plants. Maintain a cooler temperature post-germination for optimal growth.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for creating vibrant borders, floral displays, or as a natural pest deterrent in vegetable gardens.
  • Robust & Healthy Plants: Benefits significantly from bi-weekly feeding with high-phosphate fertilizer and liquid seaweed, ensuring vigorous growth and health.

Transform your garden with Marigold Crackerjack Seeds, known for their vibrant, large blooms that span a full color range. Perfect for creating stunning garden borders or floral displays, these marigolds also serve as a natural pest deterrent, making them a practical addition to any vegetable garden.

Easy to grow and hardy, simply sow the seeds in warm soil after the last frost or start indoors for an early bloom. With quick germination and robust growth, you'll enjoy a flourishing garden in no time. Add these marigolds to your garden plan and watch your floral dreams come to life!
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 300
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • Single Packet — 200 seeds — 170 plants — covers about 170 sq. ft.
  • 5 Grams — 1,500 seeds — 1,275 plants — covers about 1,275 sq. ft.
  • 125 Grams — 37,500 seeds — 31,875 plants — covers about 31,875 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Tall, upright, bushy habit; excellent for borders and mass plantings
  • Height: 70–90 cm (28–36 in)
  • Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
  • Spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in); plan ~1 plant per sq. ft. for full coverage

Choosing a packet size

  • The Single Packet is ideal for home gardeners, small beds, or a few containers seeking vibrant, season-long color.
  • The 5 Grams packet suits larger home gardens, community plots, or edging long borders with succession sowings.
  • The 125 Grams packet is best for landscapers, market growers, and mass plantings across extensive beds or event displays.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Marigold Crackerjack seeds directly into warm soil after the last frost, or start indoors 4 weeks early. Lightly press seeds into the soil without covering them, ensuring optimal germination at 74°F.

Germination occurs within 7-10 days. Once seedlings appear, lower the temperature to 65°F to strengthen them. Transplant outdoors, spacing them about 10 inches apart in a sunny location.

Water regularly and feed every two weeks with a 10-52-17 fertilizer and liquid seaweed. Enjoy vibrant blooms and a pest-deterring garden addition.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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