100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
NOTE - WA Customers: Transition Farm Tomato, Capsicum and Chilli Seeds have been cleared for importation into Western Australia.
If ordering from Western Australia, our next batch shipment date is 18 November 2024. For more options, check the POSTAGE page.
Marigold 'Sparky Mix'
Marigold 'Sparky Mix'
Tagetes erecta
Beautiful companion plant for the garden with a colourful mix of bright double flowers in shades of orange, burnt orange and golden yellow - with an accent of bi-colour gold! Compact, drought tolerant with a long flowering season, we plant these with tomatoes and basil to help attract beneficial insects.
They look great planted in mass on the edge of a border and can handle full sun. Combining just as well in the flower border as the herb and vegetable, ‘Sparky’ is also a great choice for containers.
Long lasting in vases, it combines well with ‘Amethyst’ basil, ‘Mrs Burns Lemon’ basil and zinnias.
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 125 approx.
Germination: Lot#32546 98% June 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tender Annual |
Full Sun | 30cm apart | 25-30cm | lightly cover | 4-7 days @ 24-27 degrees |
70-90 days |
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost, lightly covering seed. Harden-off and transplant out after last frost. For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time.
DIRECT SEED - After last frost, sow 1/4" deep. 2-3 seeds every 20-30cm. Thin to 1 plant. Pinching encourages branching.
NOTE - High temperatures can cause plants to stall, and temporarily decline in growth and bloom. Deadhead regularly to increase blooms.
HARVESTING/VASE LIFE - Harvest when ⅓-½ of the flowers on a spray are open. Will last 7-10 days in the vase.