Propagation by seeds
The marigold is as easy to care for as it is easy to breed. The marigold produces a large number of seeds that you can collect and use for propagation. If the flower heads dry up, you have to carefully break them out so that they can the seeds do not accidentally trickle into the bed.
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Store seeds
Spread out the seeds on a piece of kitchen paper and let them dry for a few days until all the petals have fallen off. Then do the following:
- Put the seeds in a plastic bag, inflate and seal it.
- Shake vigorously for about a minute.
- Pour the contents of the bag into a colander with a saucer so that the seeds fall through the holes and the pods remain in the colander.
- Fill the seeds in paper sandwich bags and store in a dry and dark place until spring. Don't forget to label!
Sow indoors
From March you can prefer the marigolds in the house:
- Soak the seeds stored for propagation in warm water for 24 hours.
- Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) with special Potting soil to fill.
- Spread seeds on it. Since the marigold is a light germinator, the seeds may at best be covered with a very thin layer of earth.
- Moisten the substrate with a sprayer.
- Cover the planter with a cover or a clear plastic bag.
The ideal germination temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees. Set the Growing trays to a light but shady place on the windowsill. If the conditions are right, the marigold will usually germinate after seven to ten days.
Prick out and plant out
If the second pair of leaves shows up, the small marigolds should be separated. Since the marigold is very sensitive to the cold, the young plants are only allowed to move into the field after the ice saints.
Tips
Have some Taget varieties edible flowers, which you can use to decorate the dishes served or as a tasteful eye-catcher in salads.
