Crackerjack Marigold Seeds
Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

Vendor:Seattle Seed Company

Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

$3.49
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Crackerjack Marigolds are the giants of the marigold world—their enormous 4-inch pompom blooms in vibrant golds, tangerines, oranges, and yellows create a spectacular display that has been brightening gardens for generations. Beyond their beauty, these heirloom African marigolds are powerhouse companion plants that deter nematodes, aphids, and garden pests, protecting neighboring vegetables while feeding pollinators all summer long. Grow them everywhere and grow them in abundance.

Growing Instructions: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost in warm soil. Pinch seedlings at 6 inches to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers consistently to extend the season all the way through hard frost.

  • Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Planting Time: After last frost (direct sow) or start indoors 6–8 weeks before
  • Planting Depth: ¼ inch
  • Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
  • Days to Germination: 5–7 days
  • Days to First Bloom: 60–80 days
  • Bloom Size: Up to 4 inches across
  • Mature Height: 18–24 inches
  • Light Needs: Full sun (6+ hours)
  • Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
  • Bonus: Natural pest deterrent; excellent cut flower; companion plant

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Product guide

Why choose Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

Built for

Gardeners, homesteaders, plant lovers, and outdoor-home shoppers choosing Crackerjack Marigold Seeds for seed starting, watering, planting, or garden maintenance.

Use Crackerjack Marigold Seeds for the garden job shown on this page, whether that means seed starting, watering, trimming, soil work, plant care, or outdoor maintenance.
  • Garden projects
  • Seed starting
  • Watering
  • Outdoor maintenance
  • Plant care

Problem it solves

Garden projects stall when the seed, watering tool, connector, or hand tool is wrong for the space. Crackerjack Marigold Seeds gives that job a more specific starting point.

Why it matters

The small garden choices affect germination, water control, plant health, and daily ease. Crackerjack Marigold Seeds should fit the bed, container, hose, soil, or maintenance routine before it goes outside.
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Details

Product details and specs

  • Brand or supplier: Seattle Seed Company
  • Product type: Flowers

What's included

One Crackerjack Marigold Seeds in the selected option unless the product page clearly lists a set or kit. Props and styling accessories shown in photos are not included.

Use and fit

How to use

Use Crackerjack Marigold Seeds for the listed garden, watering, or growing task. Confirm the size option shown on this page, coverage, connection, seed type, or tool fit before use.

Compatibility and best uses

Best with the garden beds, hoses, faucets, soil, seed trays, irrigation parts, or outdoor spaces that match the product's listed specs.

Always follow the manufacturer's care, use, and safety guidance.

Shipping and returns

Shipping and returns

Shipping expectations

Shipping rates and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Returns and warranty

Return requests are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Contact Resin Society first for damaged, defective, incorrect, or missing items and we will coordinate directly with Seattle Seed Company.
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Product FAQ

FAQs about Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

What is Crackerjack Marigold Seeds best used for?
Use it for the specific seed starting, watering, planting, or garden maintenance task shown on this page.
What should I know before ordering Crackerjack Marigold Seeds?
Match it to the garden bed, container, water source, soil, or maintenance job. Listed specs: Flowers.
Does Crackerjack Marigold Seeds work for every garden setup?
No. Match it to your space, water source, soil, growing method, or maintenance job before ordering.
How should I use Crackerjack Marigold Seeds?
Follow the supplier's use directions and any seed, watering, or tool guidance listed for the selected option.
What comes with Crackerjack Marigold Seeds?
One Crackerjack Marigold Seeds in the selected option unless a kit, seed collection, or multi-piece set is clearly listed.