Marigold Xochi™ Orange – Professional Cut Flower Seeds (PanAmerican)

Product Overview

The Marigold Xochi™ Orange is a premium Tagetes erecta (African Marigold) variety specifically bred for the cut flower market. Unlike standard bedding marigolds, the Xochi Orange is engineered for height, stem strength, and shipping durability.

Produced by PanAmerican Seed, a division of Ball Horticultural Company, this variety is a top performer for Summer and Fall programs, particularly popular for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Halloween celebrations due to its vibrant, rich orange color and robust blooms. The seeds in this packet are coated, removing the natural "tail" of the marigold seed and adding a slick coating to ensure smooth flow through mechanical seeders and easier manual handling.

Key Features & Benefits

• Commercial Cut Flower Grade: Bred for tall, strong stems (24–36 inches) that stand up to shipping and processing without snapping.

• Massive Blooms: Produces large, fully double, ball-shaped flowers (approx. 3–4 inches) with a dense petal count.

• Uniformity: Offers consistent height and flowering time, making it ideal for scheduled commercial harvests (bouquets and grower bunches).

• Coated Seed Technology: These seeds are "de-tailed" and coated. This streamlines the planting process by preventing seeds from tangling, ensuring accurate placement, and improving visibility during sowing.

• High Germination Rate: This specific lot boasts a 94% germination rate, ensuring a highly productive yield.

Growing Information

• Plant Height: 24" – 36" (61 – 91 cm)

• Plant Width: 6" – 10" (15 – 25 cm)

• Spacing: 8 to 10 plants per ft² (High density allowed for cut flower production)

• Exposure: Full Sun

• Crop Time:

  • Plug Crop: 3–4 weeks

  • Transplant to Finish: 6–9 weeks

• Usage: Cut flower field production, high tunnels, or large landscape focal points.