@lets.grow.gardening: Marigolds are supposed to be easy… so why do so many people struggle with them? It usually doesn’t start at germination, but getting this part right sets you up for everything that comes next. Here’s exactly how I start mine: Pre-moisten your seed starting mix so it’s evenly damp, not soaking. This helps with consistent germination and good seed to soil contact. Marigold seeds are long and thin, so plant them about a quarter inch deep. Too shallow and they dry out, too deep and they struggle to emerge. I sow 2 to 3 seeds per cell, especially if my seeds aren’t brand new. Give them a warm, stable environment. Around 70 to 75°F is ideal, and you’ll usually see sprouts in under a week. Once they’re sown, add a humidity dome to hold in moisture while they germinate. And this is where most people think the hard part is over… but what you do next is what actually determines whether you get blooms or just a lot of leaves. Part 2 coming next 🌼 #SeedStarting #Marigolds #CutFlowerGarden #GardenTips #GrowingFromSeed

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Tuesday 24 March 2026 21:15:24 GMT