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Coco™ Deep Orange

Flower

Tagetes erecta

Overview
Tall, sturdy plants produce abundant, fully double 2 1/2-3 1/2" dark orange blooms for cut flowers and garden beds. The Coco™ series provides uniform flowering time and plant height across all three colors with excellent productivity for cut flower production. Bold, uniform flowers are also useful for marigold garlands. Also known as African marigold, American marigold, and Aztec marigold. Edible Flowers: Use the flowers to dress up salads and desserts or cooked in egg or rice dishes. Flavor is floral with hints of citrus and spice, and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 70°F
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, neutral to slightly acidic. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, thrips, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot (in waterlogged soil), botrytis (gray mold in high humidity).