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Coco™ Yellow

Flower

Tagetes erecta

Overview
Tall, sturdy plants produce abundant, fully double 2 1/2-3 1/2" yellow 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 date on soil surface (seeds need light to germinate), or direct sow after all frost danger passes and soil reaches 60°F
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates average fertility but responds to compost amendment. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7–14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, whiteflies, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot (in poorly drained soil).