AFRICAN MARIGOLD - (Tagetes Erecta) Annual plant, it produces double, thick flowers, large 2-4 inch in diameter, similar to pompons. Suitable for flower beds & for cut flowers. The stems & leaves, if rubbed, give off a strong & penetrating odor which makes it possible to use the plant also to remove nematodes. Botanical name: Tagetes Erecta Species: Marigold Variety: Erecta Double mixture Plant type: Annual Destination: Flowerbed, to be cut Height: 28 to 40 Exposure: Sun It should be sown in February or March in a protected environment (warm bed or seedbed) in points about 20 away from each other. Or in April or May, deposit a group of 7-10 seeds on the surface at a distance of about 22 between them, on humified soil, & compact them by pressing them to the ground. Keep moist until germination. For a denser effect decrease the distance between the groups of seeds to 16. Our seeds are selected & produced in ITALY & they are packaged in sealed sachets. For sowing, repotting & harvesting periods follow the instructions on the package. Non GMO Premium quality 100% natural Non Chemical WE SHIP in 1 BUSINESS DAY! PAY ONLY ONE FLAT SHIPPING FEE NO MATTER HOW MANY PACKS OF SEEDS YOU ORDER! IF YOU BUY 3 OR MORE PACKETS OF SEEDS, I WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER ONE FOR FREE (random seeds) 360+ African Marigold Mixed Colors Seeds, Tagetes Erecta Annual Flower Tagete Alta #fi598