Crackerjack Marigold Seeds

Crackerjack Marigolds are a vibrant and cheerful garden favorite, prized for their bold blooms and long-lasting color. This open-pollinated variety produces abundant flowers in fiery shades of orange, yellow, and gold that brighten beds, borders, and containers throughout the growing season. Easy to grow and reliably prolific, Crackerjack Marigolds are perfect for gardeners looking to add energy and texture to their outdoor spaces.

Seed Packet Details

Packet Size: Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 150 seeds)

Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta
Variety: Crackerjack Marigold
Seed Type: Open-pollinated
Life Cycle: Annual

What to Expect

Crackerjack Marigolds develop into sturdy plants with lush foliage and vibrant flower heads. The blooms range from rich golds to deep oranges, creating a dazzling display that lasts from early summer through fall. These easy-care flowers attract pollinators and add cheerful color to garden beds and mixed plantings.

Growing Basics

Sun: Full sun
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Sow Method: Direct sow or transplant
Sow Depth: ¼ inch
Plant Spacing: 10–12 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Days to Maturity: Approximately 60–75 days
Growing Conditions: Heat tolerant, well-drained soil

Growing Guide: Marigolds

Overview

Marigolds are classic annual blooms that bring long-lasting color and ease of care to gardens. Crackerjack Marigolds are known for their bold, eye-catching flowers and dependable performance in both sun beds and container plantings.

Before Planting

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil. Adding compost or aged organic matter improves soil fertility, although marigolds are tolerant of average garden conditions.

Planting

Sow seeds ¼ inch deep after frost danger has passed. Space rows 12–18 inches apart with plants thinned to 10–12 inches apart within rows. For an early start, seeds can be started indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting outdoors once temperatures warm.

Watering

Keep soil evenly moist until seeds sprout, then water regularly, especially during hot periods. Mature plants are moderately drought tolerant.

Fertilizing

Incorporate compost or balanced fertilizer before planting. Marigolds grow well with modest nutrition; avoid overfeeding to keep blooms strong.

Days to Maturity

Crackerjack Marigolds flower in about 60–75 days, providing a long season of color.

Harvesting

Enjoy blooms throughout the season. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continued blooming and prolongs floral display.

Growing Tips

Plant marigolds around vegetables and herbs to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Their bright colors also make them ideal for garden edges and floral arrangements.