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Coco™ Gold

Flower

Tagetes erecta

Overview
Tall, sturdy plants produce an abundance of 2 1/2-3 1/2" fully double golden 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. Flower color and flower size are comparable to Giant Yellow. Plants are slightly taller and later to bloom than Giant Yellow in our trials. 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 all frost danger has passed
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained loam; tolerates poor soil but prefers fertile, slightly acidic conditions. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites (in hot, dry conditions), aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew (in humid conditions), root rot (in waterlogged soil).