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Depending on the variety, marigolds can grow 8 to 40 inches tall, and develop blooms that can range in size from 1 to 5 inches. For germination within about five to 10 days, start the seeds indoors six weeks before the last spring frost and expose them to ideal conditions.Start marigold seeds in a seed-starting flat that's filled up until 3/4 inch from the top with sterile, moist, seed-starting mix.Sprinkle the seeds on top of the medium and sow them at a depth that equals two to four times the diameter of the seeds.or germination within about five to 10 days, start the seeds indoors six weeks before the last spring frost and expose them to ideal conditions. Start marigold seeds in a seed-starting flat that's filled up until 3/4 inch from the top with sterile, moist, seed-starting mix.
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.