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For container plants, we use either seeds or small marigold transplants in the containers right beside the tomato plants. With containers, we usually plant or leave one or two growing alongside, depending on the container size.
For the Love of French Marigolds – How To Plant Marigolds With Tomatoes
Our favorite for protecting tomatoes is the French Marigold variety. Not only are many of the varieties in this family compact (making them perfect for protecting container plants), they are known to be among the best of the best marigolds when it comes to deterring pests.
French marigolds also happen to be one of the easiest to grow and are extremely tough and durable against drought, excessive sunlight, and heat. Product Link : French Marigold Seeds
The French Marigold is not only beautiful, but it is also one of the most effective of all marigolds for protecting your garden from pests! There is a whole slew of colors, styles, and sizes to choose from within the French Marigold family.
In addition to planting in rows and in containers, you can plant the border of your garden in marigolds as well. For these areas, we usually select large varieties that bring big color and interest. Marigold types such as Inca II, with their huge pom pom blooms, are always a hit.
The Ease of Planting – How To Plant Marigolds With Tomatoes
What really makes marigolds a perfect choice for planting in the garden is just how easy they are to plant. Although you can purchase marigold transplants, they grow so incredibly well from seed that it simply isn’t necessary.
Marigold seeds can sprout in as little as 5 days after planting, especially if the soil is warm. Within a few weeks, they can already be a solid four to six inches tall, and emit their unique and protective aroma from their foliage. And by six to eight weeks, they are usually blooming strong.
To plant, sow seeds directly into the soil and cover with 1/8 to 1/4 inch of soil. Water the seeds gently and sit back and wait. If the soil is near 60° Fahrenheit or more, the seeds will usually pop up within a week.
Best of all, they will germinate and take off in nearly any soil or growing condition you can throw at them. Perhaps best of all, the seeds of marigolds are easy to save and use year after year – making them not just beautiful, but extremely economical too.
