Marigold
How far apart to plant marigolds, how many fit your bed, when to plant them and how many you need.
- In the row
- 8 to 10 in
- Per square foot
- 4
- Planting depth
- 0.25 in
- Start indoors
- 4 to 6 weeks before last frost
- Plant out
- 0 weeks after last frost
- Sow outdoors
- 0 weeks after last frost
How many fit a raised bed
| Bed | At 9 in spacing | Square foot method |
|---|---|---|
| 4 x 4 ft | 25 | 64 |
| 4 x 8 ft | 50 | 128 |
| 3 x 6 ft | 32 | 72 |
Square grid with half the spacing kept clear at the bed edges.
Space French marigolds 8 to 10 inches apart and the larger African marigolds 12 to 16 inches.
Plant after the last spring frost; seed started indoors at 70 to 75 °F germinates in 5 to 7 days.
Sources
- How to Grow and Care for Marigolds in South Carolina (HGIC 1168), Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center
- How To: Square Foot Garden, UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Tulare-Kings Counties