How to save marigold seeds
Today, let's introduce how to save marigold seeds and share some small experiences in plant cultivation from seed to flowering process. Let's learn about it together below.
Introduction
Speaking of herbaceous flowers, many people think they are quite delicate, and many varieties need to be sown every year. In fact, there are many tough varieties of herbaceous flowers, such as the marigolds I'm going to share today. They are not afraid of the sun, not afraid of heat, and bloom more vigorously in summer. Moreover, even beginners can easily grow them to achieve the feeling of blooming flowers.
1. Basic introduction of the plant
Marigolds, also known as marigold chrysanthemums, are annual herbaceous plants of the Compositae family. Their flowers come in a variety of colors, with both single-petal and double-petal varieties. If you grow some double-petal varieties, they look very much like chrysanthemums. Marigolds bloom every summer and can continue to bloom for at least 3 months, making them an indispensable ornamental plant in the garden.
2. Seed planting management
Since marigolds are annual herbaceous plants, they rely on seeds for propagation. Marigold seeds are easy to plant. You can collect some seeds outdoors and then plant them in the spring of the following year. If sowing outdoors, simply scatter them on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil, and they will soon germinate.
The germination rate of marigolds is extremely high, so after we have planted them and they have sprouted, we need to thin them out. Generally, maintaining a spacing of about 3-5 centimeters is sufficient. If they are too dense, they won't grow well overall, and if they are too sparse, the effect of the blooming flowers will be poor.
How to save marigold seeds
3. Light and temperature control
Marigolds love plenty of light, so it's best to choose a sunny position when planting, ensuring 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. There is no need to worry about too much light killing them; on the contrary, the more they are exposed to the sun, the better they grow and the more they bloom. Marigolds are heat-tolerant, and as long as the temperature does not exceed 38 degrees in summer, they will grow very well.