Queen Sophia Marigold Seeds - Marigold, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Queen Sophia is a named selection of African marigold (Tagetes erecta), grown for large, fully double flower heads on sturdy, upright stems. Its warm golden blooms hold up in summer heat and make long-lasting cut flowers. Plants bloom from summer until frost, especially with regular deadheading.

Why choose our seeds?

• Large, fully double flower heads on upright stems
• Long summer-to-frost bloom season
• Sturdy stems for beds, borders, and cutting

How to grow Queen Sophia Marigold seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, once the soil has warmed.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow about 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with fine mix — darkness aids germination.
• Keep the mix evenly moist until seedlings emerge.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: No special light requirement for germination; give seedlings strong light after emergence.
• Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C).

Germination

• Germination typically takes 5-14 days.
• Thin or transplant so plants have room to develop sturdy stems.

Transplanting

• Plant out after all frost danger, spacing plants 10-18 inches apart.
• Harden off indoor-started seedlings gradually before transplanting.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Water regularly until established; thereafter average water is enough — avoid waterlogged soil.
• Fertilizer: Generally not a heavy feeder; compost at planting is usually sufficient.
• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to keep new flowers coming until frost.

Bloom Time:

Summer to frost; first flowers appear roughly 60-90 days from sowing.