Buy edible Marigold flower seeds – NZ edible flowers

French Marigold (Tagates Patula) are one of several edible varieties of Marigold flower.

Edible Marigold petals are known for their vibrant color and mild, citrusy, slightly spicy flavor.
Try them in salads, to garnish a meal, or use petals in a fresh summer cocktail.

Using marigolds as a companion plant alongside plants like tomatoes can help to deter garden pests.
Beautiful in the garden, attracts bees and butterfly’s too!

This edible Marigold seed pack contains 50 seeds in composable zip-lock bag with instructions to sow.
Plus a plant specific info sheet; with planting tips, growing care, fruiting / harvest seasons.

• SEEDS:
  50
• SOWING TIME:
  Early Spring through to Early Autumn.
• HARVEST TIME:
  Pick flower heads throughout growing season to encourage more flowers.
• CLIMATE:
  Grow through the summer months, planting in compost rich, free draining soil in a North facing, sunny site. Stake or tie plants where needed. Can grow in some areas through winter, but harvesting flowers (longer drying time) becomes less ideal.
• BOTANICAL NAME:
  Tagetes Patula
• TYPE:
  Open pollinated
• USES:
  Add petals to summer salads, as a garnish for deserts and cakes, or infuse in a tea blend. Press and dry individual petals, store in airtight container.

Buy edible Marigold seeds NZ, and why not download our free Garden Journal: Plants & Seeds Record and create a booklet to paste/keep your seed info in one place!