Marigold 'Golden Gem'

Tagetes tenuifolia Cav.

Blooms extensively with small golden flowers. Grows and blooms in both sunny and shaded areas, heat tolerant. Can be grown in containers and flower gardens together with other perennial and annual flowers. 'Golden gem' contains essential oil and a strong citrusy, lemon scent.

Signet marigolds are frequently used in salads and as edible garnishes. Both the flowers and the light, filigree leaves can also be enjoyed as a healthy addition to fried vegetables, fish, salads, marinades, butter or on cakes and desserts. Dried leaves can be used in tea blends. Withstands rain and strong wind.

Tagetes tenuifolia - also known as signet marigold, golden marigold, and lemon marigold and gem marigold - is considered the tastiest of all the marigolds.

Thrives in sun to partial shade in well-fertilized soil. Is not particularly demanding.

Pre-cultivation: Sow sparsely in moistened seed soil. Allow to germinate at 18°C. Replant to 1 plant/pot. Set bright and slightly cooler. Plant out after frost. Keep the soil moist after sowing until germination has started.

Direct sowing: Water the sowing area before sowing. Keep moist.

Spacing: 20 cm / 1 plant per GreenStalk pocket

Height, cm: 30

Location: Sun to partial shade

Annual

Number of seeds: approx. 500