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.
French marigolds: There are no better annuals. New cultivars of dwarf French marigolds really brighten the garden and are among the easiest annuals to grow. April 5, 2012. 'Bonanza Bolero' French marigold grows about a foot tall and six to eight inches wide. Its crested flowers are 2 to 2-1/2 inches wide.