How To Grow Marigold Plant At Home

Marigolds are best grown indoors in pots during early spring.

Time To Grow

Marigold seeds, a pot and a saucer.

What You Need

Add soilless potting mix to pot, place the seeds a couple of inches apart.

Pot And Soil

Now, cover the seeds with a quarter inch of regular potting soil. 

Marigolds generally don't require much fertiliser unless the soil quality is poor.

Fertiliser

Marigolds prefer sunlight, choose the sunniest indoor after germination.

Location

Full sunlight for 6-8 hours is best for the marigold plant's proper growth.

Light

Water the pot regularly, don't make it soggy as this will lead to diseases.

Watering

The ideal temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius.

Temperature

Occasional pruning of the plant can give you the best results.

Pruning

Take good care of your plant and new blooms will appear in about 2 months.

Blooming Time