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African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

The tallest marigolds we offer, in classic colors

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tagetes erecta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack

A fun and fancy mix of all the bright colors we love from African Marigolds! Crackerjack Mix blooms are large and full, in a range of yellows and oranges. Native to South and Central America, Marigolds are a common cultural symbol in Mexico and are often included in Dia de los Muertos celebrations in the fall, when these blooms are at their peak!

  • • Annual; Strong colors on sturdy stems
  • • Low maintenance and easy to grow
  • • Late season bloomer; Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 135 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 12,772 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 51,088 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 204,352 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 1,021,760 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

View our Marigold Planting Guide to learn more.

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    African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix FAQs

    Is Crackerjack Mix African Marigold resistant to animals or disease?

    Crackerjack Mix African Marigold is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.1 / 5 from 9 reviews.

    Customer photo review of African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

    So pretty! At first I was worried I had all green and no blooms, then all of a sudden they started blooming like crazy. I have more marigolds than I can keep up with and they attract butterflies, skippers, bees / beneficial pollinators.

    African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

    I am so disappointed about these. I have planted and replanted these in flower beds, in seed trays, in pots..,everywhere…NONE have even germinated. I was very careful to keep them at the top of the soil and nothing, I mean nothing, is growing. I was super excited to grow these.

    African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

    Store owner replied: Hello JennVat. Thank you for sharing your experience and we are sorry you had these results. While marigolds are generally considered easy to grow, germination can still be affected by factors such as soil temperature, moisture levels, planting depth, and weather conditions during the establishment period. Seeds that are planted too deeply, allowed to dry out, or exposed to excessively cool or wet conditions may struggle to emerge. We are happy we were able to connect with you directly and provide a resolution that you were happy with. At Eden Brothers, we always want our customers to be successful in their gardens, and we stand behind our products. Thank you for your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to make things right. We appreciate your business and hope the rest of your garden is thriving!

    These grew to about 3-4 feet tall and I planted them on every border of my veg garden beds to keep away pests. They never bloomed or had a hint of a bloom Waiting so they ended up shading too much of my garden and I had to cut them down. I planted them in May and just cut them down in August w no hint of any blooms present. Very strange bc this is supposed to be an easy flower to grow, it had full sun, and lots of water (and was next to all of my other plants which grew and bloomed fine!)

    African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

    Store owner replied: Hello, Kim Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.

    I still have them in the greenhouse but they are bigger at this time than any that I have grown before. Hopefully they will do as good when I get them in the ground around the garden

    African Marigold Seeds - Crackerjack Mix

    Great germination rate, excellent and durable plants and great blossoms. The seeds went into the ground late spring and since maturity have not stopped producing blossoms. Drought and heat tolerant. Eden Brothers delivers excellent products.

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