Mixed
75 Flower & Vegetable Combo Kit
Coriander, Acroclinium Mix, Tomato, Helichrysum, Chilli +70 more
Flower growing guide
African Marigold
Tagetes erecta
Everything you need to grow African Marigold successfully — from sowing to harvest.
🌱 Found in 4 combos
Care at a glance
The essentials for healthy growth.
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Watering
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Temperature
18°C – 30°C (64°F – 86°F)
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Germination
5–10 days
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Season
Summer / warm season
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Harvest / Bloom
50–70 days to bloom
Soil & sowing
Get the foundation right for strong roots.
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Soil type
Most garden soils; prefers moderately fertile.
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Soil pH
6.0 – 7.0
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Sowing depth
⅛–¼ inch
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Spacing
8–12 inches apart
🐛 Pests & problems
Pest management
Spider mites in dry weather; otherwise pest-repellent and great for companion planting.
Troubleshooting
Powdery mildew can appear in humid, crowded conditions — space plants out.
🧺 Harvest & friends
Harvest & storage
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Companion plants
Tomato, Chilli, most vegetables
Related seeds
Other varieties that grow well alongside African Marigold.
Get African Marigold in these combos
This variety is included in the following seed combos.
Mixed
Flower
50 Flower Seeds Grand Pack
Acroclinium Mix, Gypsophila Elegans, African Marigold, Helichrysum, Alyssum +45 more
Mixed
70 Veggie & Flower Combo Kit
Coriander, Nemophila, Chilli, Zinnia, Onion Red +65 more