French Marigold Seeds
Tagetes patula
Grow French Marigold from seed.
Sowing guide
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 5 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 5-10 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 2 years
- Packet: approx. 50 seeds
When to sow by region
Prefer to skip the wait? See the full plant — including potted and advanced sizes, care and growing conditions — on the French Marigold plant page.