77 – 84 days. Cracker Jack seeds grow a vibrant golden orange and yellow mix of the famous African Marigold that promises to excite your porch, patio, and garden. Cracker Jack seeds grow summer-hardy marigolds reaching as high as 36” tall showing off brilliant, AAS award-winning 3 – 5½” blooms. Cracker Jack marigold is a unique, floral shop favorite used as a bright orange substitute to hydrangea. Cracker Jack marigold seeds grow tenacious garden performers noted by AAS judges for “large fully double blooms” and being “fade resistant."
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Taxonomy: Tagetes erecta
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Other names: African Marigold, Aztec Marigold, American Marigold, Big Marigold
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Days to Maturity: 77-84 days
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Days to Germination: 7-14
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Planting Depth: Sow 2–3 seeds ¼” deep
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Plant Spacing: 6-9"
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Plant Height: 12-24"
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Row Spacing: 12-18"
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Growth Habit: 24–36” tall bushy upright with a 9– 2” spread of enormous 3–5½” fully-double marigold blooms
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Soil Preference: Average, evenly moist, well-drained
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Temp Preference: 60-85 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun
