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The marigold is one of the most popular summer flowers. It's no wonder, given that its yellow or orange-red flowers set bright accents in the flower bed. At the same time, the tagetes keeps snails at bay and improves the soil. It is therefore worthwhile to propagate the pretty flowering plant yourself in order to be able to plant as many marigolds as possible.
The best way to propagate marigolds is by seed
Propagation by seeds
The marigolds are as easy to care for as they are to breed. The marigold forms a large number of seeds that you can collect and use for propagation. If the flower heads dry up, you have to break them out carefully so that the seeds don't trickle into the bed unintentionally.
store seeds
Spread the seeds out on a piece of kitchen paper for a few days until all the petals have fallen off. Then do the following:
- Place seeds in a plastic bag, inflate and seal.
- Shake vigorously for about a minute.
- Pour the contents of the bag into a colander with a saucer so that the seeds fall through the holes and the pods remain in the colander.
- Put the seeds in paper sandwich bags and store in a dry, dark place until spring. Don't forget to label!
Sowing indoors
From March you can bring the marigolds indoors:
- Soak the seeds stored for propagation in warm water for 24 hours.
- Fill the growing pots (€16.68) with special growing soil.
- Spread seeds on it. Since the marigold is a light germinator, the seeds may at most be covered with a wafer-thin layer of soil.
- Moisten the substrate with a sprayer.
- Cover the planter with a cover or a clear plastic bag.
The ideal germination temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees. Place the seed trays in a bright but shady spot on the windowsill. If the conditions are right, the marigold usually germinates after seven to ten days.
Prick out and plant out
If the second pair of leaves appears, the small marigolds should be separated. Since the marigold is very sensitive to cold, the young plants may only move outdoors after the ice saints.
tips
Some varieties of marigold have edible flowers that you can use to decorate dishes or as a tasty focal point in salads.