How to Grow Marigolds in Pots
How to Grow Marigolds in Pots Marigolds are bright, cheerful flowers that are easy to grow in pots . With sunlight, warmth, well prepared soil, and light watering, you can enjoy colorful blooms all season. Follow these steps to grow healthy marigolds in containers. What You will learn in this article • Choose a Container • Prepare the Soil • Plant the Seeds • Temperature and Light • Watering • Germination • Seedling Identification • If Moving the Marigolds outdoors 1. Choose a Container Picking the container gives your marigolds the best start. Starting seeds indoors protects them from cold weather and being washed away by spring rain. You can skip temporary trays and plant directly into their final decorative home, whether it's a large planter or a small, portable pot. This allows roots to grow undisturbed and saves you the work of transplanting. While indoors is safer in early to mid spring. Marigolds can also be started outdoors once th...