There are several species and divisions of marigold, with many cultivars of each. Most are moderate in height, but there is a good amount of variety among the different types of marigold… See more

Pinching back the early flower buds will cause a marigold plant to bush out, resulting in a much more dramatic main season of flowering. Regular deadheading of spent blo… See more

Marigolds are propagated so easily from seed that vegetative propagation is not a very common approach. But if you do want to propagate by rooting stem cuttings, it is very easy t… See more

Marigolds are very easy to start from seed. Their large, easy-to-handle seeds are often used for school projects with children. For earliest blooms, you can start seeds indoors, ab… See more