Mexican Mint Marigold
(Tagetes lucida)
Product ID: 2273
Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French Tarragon.
Sweet licorice flavor brightens salads and main dishes. Pretty, golden yellow flowers bloom all summer. Thrives in warmer climates where French tarragon will not grow. Medicinal: Stimulant and diuretic. Improves digestion. 80-90 days to harvest when started indoors. Avg. 36,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (TP) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 80-90 to harvest when started indoors
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Mexican Mint Marigold
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-15 days. SOWING TIME: Spring. SEEDING METHOD: Direct or Transplant. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun. PLANT HEIGHT: 24-30". PLANT SPACING: 8-12". HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 8-10.
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Grows well in containers Variety does well when grown in a container. |




