Tagetes tenuifolia Lemon Gem
Half-hardy Annual
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 9 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding
Description
An extremely neat version of this popular half hardy annual, making it ideal as an edging to pathway or lawn.
It grows well even in an adverse summer with the mounded plants smothered in blooms from the end of June onwards.
Flowers early summer to first frosts.
Height 23cm (9in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost |
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Sow at 21 -24C (70-75F) in a good seed sowing mix.
Just cover the seed with sowing mix and keep the mix damp but not wet.
Germination usually takes 5-14 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow in cooler conditions.
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 23-30cm (9-12in) apart in a sunny spot.
Aftercare Instructions
Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming
Kitchen Notes
The flowers and leaves taste of orange or lemon. Use in sandwiches, salads, seafood chowders and hot desserts.
