Tagetes tenuifolia Starfire
Half-hardy Annual
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 8 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Patio, Tubs
Description
Dwarf, compact and neat plants.
The flowers in a rich color range are produced in abundance superb for bedding, edging and containers.
Flowers early summer to frost.
Height 15-20cm (6-8in).
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, 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.
