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.
Marigolds are the most sacrosanct flower of ancient India, being used to create sacred garlands for holy statues. The marigold flowers follow the sun, much like sunflowers do. The plant's blossoms can be yellow, red, orange, gold, cream or bicolored. They sit atop a tall, feathery stem with pinnated dark green leaves. Marigolds can grow to 36 inches tall and spread to 18 inches, which makes them a nice plant for the back of a flowerbed. Dwarf varieties can provide a colorful addition to the foreground of a border.