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How to Save Your Own Marigold Seeds for Easy growing Flowers Next Year

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  How to Save Your Own Marigold Seeds for Easy growing Flowers Next Year Saving marigold seeds is an easy and rewarding way to grow healthy flowers year after year.  With just a little time and proper storage, you can collect seeds from your own plants and be ready for the next growing season. When and How to Harvest Marigold Seeds Marigold seeds are ready to collect once the flower heads dry out and turn brown while still on the plant.  This usually happens from late spring through early fall during the growing season. Break apart the dried flower head to reveal the thin, pointed seeds in the center.  They are often white, black, or brown.  You can also save the entire dried flower head with the seeds still inside until the following year. How should marigold seeds be stored to stay viable Marigold seeds and or the dry flower heads can be stored in a cool, dry place in small paper bags, an airtight container, or a small envelope.  Keep the seeds away fr...