Taishan Improved F1 African Marigold Seeds | PanAmerican Seed

Taishan Improved F1 African Marigold (PanAmerican Seed)

Taishan Improved F1 African Marigold (PanAmerican Seed) is a marigold seed selection from PanAmerican (Panam Seeds). Use this flower seed selection for a seasonal garden display, with the final position chosen to suit the species and its mature size.

Variety details

• SScientific Name : Tagetes erecta
• Common Name : African (American) Marigold
• Blooming Season : Summer, Spring, Late Spring
• Plant Habit : Mounded, Upright
• Spacing : 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
• Height : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
• Width : 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
• Exposure : Sun
• Grower Information :
• Seed supplied as: Coated, De-tailed.
• Plug crop time: 3 weeks
• Transplant to finish: Spring 4 to 6 weeks, Summer 7 to 8 weeks
• Best dwarf African Marigold for landscapes – 20% shorter peduncles and 15% thicker stems assure less stretch and breakage.
• Big, tightly petaled blooms on super-strong stems look terrific at retail with less waste, better overhead watering tolerance and longer shelf life.
• Better branching with more aggressive side branching fills packs quickly and delivers a healthier look.
• Larger flowers hold their doubleness and shed water well.
• Performance is so spectacular that Taishan was featured in landscapes at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Sowing and establishment

Sow in clean nursery trays or small pots filled with a fine, well-drained growing medium. Follow the packet’s covering instructions, particularly for very small or pelleted seeds. Keep the medium gently moist.

Growing and harvest

Move established seedlings gradually into their final growing position. Provide the light and spacing appropriate to the species. Water at the root zone and avoid prolonged saturation. Remove spent flowers where suitable to keep the display tidy.

Choose your required pack size from the available options. Follow the supplied packet for variety-specific spacing, sowing season and treatment instructions.