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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.
How to Keep Marigolds From Getting Too Leggy When Growing Them From Seed. 1  Plant individual marigold seeds in their own peat pots or other small plant pots filled with potting soil. 2  Move the sprouted marigold seed pots into a bright, sunny window as soon as you see the green sprout emerging from the soil. Marigolds need at least 6 hours of bright sunlight each day, and more is better when it comes to growing a strong plant. Marigolds grown in plenty of bright sunlight tend to be thicker and bushier, while those grown with too much shade can be thin and spindly. 3 Turn each plant around every day to make sure that all sides of the plant get the same amount of sunlight.