Description

Marigold Red Gem Seed Tape 6M (3x2m) Companion Plant ~585 Seeds

Tagetes marigolds can be used as companion plants, this is due to their leaves having a strong scent which deters some pests. It is commonly paired with tomato or cucumber plants as they defer whitefly

Red Gem is a popular variety producing hundreds of petite flowers on each plant with low mounds of neat lacy foliage with a citrusy scent. Height 23cm (9in). The edible citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too.

Cultivation advice Marigold Red Gem Seed Tape 6M (3x2m) Companion Plant ~585 Seeds

Seed tapes are the easiest way to sow vegetables, the seeds have been incorporated in a bio-degradable paper tape which ensures the correct spacing and minimises the need for thinning. The seeds simply germinate through the tape in position.

Sow Late May-June direct to the growing position outside or March-April in a greenhouse

Prepare the soil in your chosen growing location, removing any weeds and raking to a fine tilth.

Make a shallow drill in the soil and simply roll out the tape in the groove. Tape can be cut to suit row length.

Cover very thinly with soil, water lightly, mark the row with a label and ensure the soil is kept moist.

The seed is pre-spaced on the tape; however, you may need to do a small amount of thinning on some varieties as they develop depending on the germination rate achieved.