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Marigold, Gem
MicrogreenTagetes tenuifolia
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 16 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Easy to grow! Spicy flavor with light citrus undertones. Makes a unique dessert garnish. Based on our yield trial, we recommend seeding 4 gm per tray at approx. 7 flats per oz of seed. Avg. days to maturity was 18 days when harvested at the first true leaf (as opposed to cotyledon) stage.
Planting
Surface sow 4 grams per 1020 tray, press in, blackout 4-6 days
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Fine-textured soilless microgreen mix or coco coir blend. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 4-7 days.
Pests & diseases
Common diseases: Damping off, gray mold (Botrytis) during extended grow cycle if airflow is poor.