Description
Annual
Height 2to 3 feet
Crackerjack is a large Giant Flowered type measuring 4 to 5 inches across with full Marigold color range of yellow, gold, and orange. Blooms are carried on long stems, in full view, making them ideal for both bedding and cut flowers.
SOWINGPlant seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant seeds in rows 12 inches apart spaced 1 inch in the row. Cover seed withinch of fine soil.
THINNINGWhen plants are 3-5 inches high, thin or transplant to 12 inches apart in the row or bed.
GERMINATIONGerminates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
REMARKSMarigolds are easy to grow and will bloom all season until frost if the flowers are picked frequently. Prefers a sunny well drained location.
