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New gardener, I need information!
I have some marigold seeds I won. But I don't know how to plant them. In a pot
how deep should the seeds go? What kind of dirt do I need? Do they need a lot of sun? I am in Florida. Water? Thank you! |
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New gardener, I need information!
I would plant them about 1/8 inch deep in your spot. They should have full
sun (probably 6 to 8 hours). If you cant provide that, they will usually do well anyway. Keep seeds moist until they come up, then water as need, when the soil feels dry. Dwayne "Playrite1" wrote in message ... I have some marigold seeds I won. But I don't know how to plant them. In a pot how deep should the seeds go? What kind of dirt do I need? Do they need a lot of sun? I am in Florida. Water? Thank you! |
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New gardener, I need information!
Playrite1 wrote:
I have some marigold seeds I won. But I don't know how to plant them. In a pot how deep should the seeds go? What kind of dirt do I need? Do they need a lot of sun? I am in Florida. Water? Thank you! ------ "In a pot how deep should the seeds go?" 1/4" deep "What kind of dirt do I need?" light sandy soil with organic material added as needed "Do they need a lot of sun?" full sun "I am in Florida" Not my problem. "Water?" No thanks, but do you have any lemonade? ------ Take a look at this link for additional information. http://www.ismantassociates.com/Marigold.htm |
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New gardener, I need information!
First of all, make sure the pot is at least 8" deep and 8-10" wide for the
marigolds to have space for the roots and tops. My favorite mixture is to mix half composted cow manure and half potting mix. Both of these are sold in Home Depot or Lowes. Make sure the potting mix is not the cheap dirt (sand) sold as potting "soil". It should contain peat and perlite/vermiculite. Another option is to buy Miracle Gro Potting Soil - even though I think it's way overpriced when you can mix your own. Fill the pot and leave about 2" of space at the top of the pot. Sprinkle some marigold seeds on top of the soil. Then cover the soil with 1/4" of more potting soil. I press it gently down with my hand so the seeds make good contact with the soil. With a very gentle spray from your hose or a watering can, wet the soil till it's saturated. Put the pot in a very sunny spot and wait for the little seedlings to emerge. It usually takes a few days. Make sure to check the soil at the end of the day to keep it moist for the seeds to germinate. I usually take a piece of clear saran wrap and cover the top of the pot to keep it moist until the seedlings pop up. Once they do, take the plastic off so they don't get fried from the heat. I then start to fertilize the flowers once a week with 1/2 strength of fish emulsion until they get bigger (about 1-2"), then full strength. Keep watering the plants when the soil dries out too. In a small pot, this should be once a day (especially in full sun). If you decide to, you can also grow them in half day sun/half day shade and they'll be o.k. Please don't make the mistake of keeping the soil constantly wet, as many people do. They're afraid to allow the soil to dry out between waterings. The roots and stems of the plants need some dry time to prosper; otherwise the plants will rot and start to deteriorate by having several brown leaves and flowers. Once the flowers are happily growing, you have the choice of feeding them with a liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks or you can use a slow release pellet form that you put around the edges of the pot (cover with just a little soil to bury them). The advantage of using a slow release is that it feeds the plant slowly every time you water and you don't have to remember to mix up a liquid solution. My favorite is Osmocote 14-14-14 for annuals. You can grow just about any flower/herb by following these instructions. Just read the back of the package and it will tell you how deep to plant the seeds and how tall the flowers will get. The taller the flower, the deeper the pot. Plants are very much like us; they need food, water, oxygen, and a little TLC to prosper. I own a flower planting service in Raleigh, NC and I've had a few customers that get so worried about the plants drying out, they actually unintentionally kill the plants by overwatering them. Plants are not that hard to grow if you learn to relax a little and enjoy them. One last tip. When the marigolds develop brown flowers, snip them off with scissors just below the bloom and the plant will have more energy to direct into developing new flowers for you. Good luck. Penny Flowers By The Yard Zone 7b - North Carolina "Playrite1" wrote in message ... I have some marigold seeds I won. But I don't know how to plant them. In a pot how deep should the seeds go? What kind of dirt do I need? Do they need a lot of sun? I am in Florida. Water? Thank you! |
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