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Marigolds
Marigolds are a long blooming annual plant. They are easily started from seed or can be bought from the garden centers ready started. They come in a variety of colours - with orange and yellow being the most common. The plants prefer full sun and will grow in dry to moist conditions. Marigolds make fantastic companion plants - plant them everywhere throughout your garden to deter many insects and slugs. There is a myth that marigolds will keep rabbits out of your garden. The plant is a native to Mexico and there are numerous varieties to choose from. Let the flower die off and dry out to a seedpod. After drying for a few days pick and split apart to find the seeds inside. Pulling the top or dried flower petals will give you the seeds, (black on one end)
Sow seeds in average garden soil in a sunny location after the last frost. Thin seedlings what they are about 5 cm. high. Seeds can also be started inside about 4 or 5 weeks before the time to plant outside. Removal of faded blooms will ensure longer display of flowers. Print a seed packet for marigold seeds. Print a seed label for marigold seeds.
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