The McAllen Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is located south of McAllen between McAllen and Reynosa. Commissioned in 1973, it was the first inland foreign trade zone in the United States and continuously ranks among the most active FTZs in the nation.
Marigolds take around 45 to 50 days to flower after you plant seeds, so seeds sown in early April should flower by May.
Types of Marigolds. There are numerous varieties of marigolds, but most can be broken down into three major groups. The African marigold varieties can grow up to 3 feet tall and have flowers that are 3 1/2 inches across.The French marigold is generally around or under 1 foot tall with flowers that are about 2 inches across.These two groups have been cross-bred to create a third group called the triploids. Triploids can grow a little taller than 1 foot high and have flowers about 2 inches across.he French marigold is generally around or under 1 foot tall with flowers that are about 2 inches across. These two groups have been cross-bred to create a third group called the triploids. Triploids can grow a little taller than 1 foot high and have flowers about 2 inches across.