Saving Marigold Seeds, Fall Planting Trial, and Pest Protection in My Garden
This is my second seed-saving project (the first was cilantro), and this time I’m collecting marigold seeds! I have an abundance of blooms in my window box, but my medicinal garden is getting eaten by pests and predators. Since marigolds are great for pest control, I’m planting a small trial batch in the medicinal garden while saving most of the seeds for spring.
What I learned: Marigolds take 45–60 days to bloom from seed. Our first frost in the White Mountain Region of AZ, is only 55–75 days away, so this late planting may or may not bloom in time. I’m treating this as an experiment…. a few seeds now, and the rest saved for next season. If you’re curious about seed saving, companion planting, or experimenting with late-season blooms, join me on this garden journey!
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