Light germinator or dark germinator (marigold)

Daily seeds need light to thrive

The marigold is a light germinator. Unlike in the case of dark germs, the Seeds of the marigold not much energy stored. The seed that has sprouted must therefore supply itself with nutrients as quickly as possible and does not have the strength to grow from deep layers of the earth to the light that is saving light.

Getting the seeds to sprout

The seeds of the marigold only sprout if they receive sufficient light stimuli in addition to warmth, oxygen and moisture. The layer of soil covering the seed must not be thicker than the individual seed. That is why it is recommended at the sowing following procedure:

• Fill seed trays or pots with soil.
• Moisten the substrate with a sprayer.
• Spread the seeds over a wide area and press down.
• Moisten again with a sprayer.
• A plastic bag or a hood placed over the flower pot provides the humidity necessary for germination.
• Put the jars in a warm and bright place on the windowsill. Direct sunlight must be avoided as the small seedlings cannot withstand it yet.

Make sure to isolate the marigolds

The germinates under optimal conditions Tagetes The first cotyledons appear quickly and usually after a week. The small plants grow noticeably and after two to three weeks the space in the seed container becomes too tight. You could now consistently uproot the weak seedlings so that only the strongest survive. It makes more sense, however, that To prick marigolds.

Each marigold now has its own pot in which it can continue to grow undisturbed. To do this, carefully lift the young plants and their roots out of the planter bowl and place the small marigolds in a soil-sand mixture or Potting soil filled flower pot.