Description
Crackerjack Mixed Marigold Seeds 5640.
Tall, Robust African Marigolds Featuring Huge 10–12 cm Cannonball-Shaped Blooms in Yellow and Orange.
Crackerjack Mixed Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a classic open-pollinated African marigold selection celebrated for its early flowering and impressive architectural height. Sturdy plants reach 60 to 90 cm tall, proudly displaying massive 10 to 12 cm fully double “cannonball-shaped” blossoms in vibrant shades of sunny yellow, rich gold, and fiery orange. Ideal for background plantings, garden borders, and cut-flower arrangements, Crackerjack delivers dramatic, eye-level colour all summer long. Additionally, its aromatic foliage acts as a natural insect deterrent, making it a functional companion plant for vegetable gardens.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5640
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Botanical Name: Tagetes erecta ‘Crackerjack Mix’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Annual
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Height: 60–90 cm
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Plant Spacing: Thin or transplant to 30–45 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Average, well-draining garden soil
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Germination: Approx. 7 days
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Seed Depth: 6 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 35 seeds per packet (300 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Crackerjack marigolds are exceptionally easy to grow and can be direct sown in late spring or started indoors for earlier mid-summer blooms.
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Indoor Starting (Recommended for Early Blooms): Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last expected spring frost using a soil-less seed-starting mix. Plant seeds 6 mm deep and maintain a warm temperature for the 7-day germination period. Grow on under lights before hardening off and transplanting outdoors after all frost risk has passed.
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Direct Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in mid to late May once soil has warmed. Sow seeds 6 mm deep and keep soil moist until seedlings emerge in about 7 days.
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Thinning & Spacing: Space or thin young seedlings when they are 5 to 8 cm tall, allowing ample room for these tall, multi-stemmed plants to branch out.
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Care & Maintenance: Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous, heavy blooming throughout the season.
Why Crackerjack Mixed Marigold Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want tall, high-impact plants with massive double blooms that elevate the back of flower borders or act as a pest-repelling barrier in vegetable gardens, Crackerjack Mixed is a proven favourite. Its easy germination, robust stems, and early blooming habit make it an essential choice for Canadian gardeners.
