Lemon Gem Marigold Seeds - Marigold, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Lemon Gem is a signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) that forms airy mounds of fine, lemon-scented foliage studded with small, single lemon-yellow blooms. The plants bloom so freely they barely need deadheading — a top pick for sunny beds, borders, and containers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Masses of small lemon-yellow single blooms
• Fine, citrus-scented foliage; petals are edible
• Long-blooming, low-maintenance mounds for beds and containers

How to grow Lemon Gem Marigold seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, once the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow about 0.5 cm deep and cover lightly with fine soil.
• No pre-treatment is needed.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light after sowing.
• Temperature: 64–72°F (18–22°C) for fast germination.

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 7–14 days.
• Keep the surface lightly moist until sprouts appear.

Transplanting

• Move out after all frost danger has passed; harden off first.
• Space plants 8–10 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun — at least 6 hours daily.
• Water: Water sparingly once established; plants tolerate short dry spells.
• Fertilizer: Average soil is best — overly rich soil makes lush leaves with fewer flowers.
• Pinch seedlings when 4 inches tall for bushy mounds; shear lightly if plants get leggy for a fresh wave of bloom.

Bloom Time:

Early summer to frost.