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How far apart to place marigolds?

EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
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Hello,

A neighbour gifted some marigold seeds.  I grew them bigger and I’ve put them in a pot.  It is deep (around 25cm)

I don’t know which type, but perhaps they are recognisable to marigold growers!

Have I planted them too close together?

Thank you 🌼
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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    How close together have you planted them?  Depends on the diameter of the pot rather than the depth. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
    Oh sorry I forgot to attach the photo:


  • EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
    Diameter is 30cm or so
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    I would have put 3 or 4 in that size pot, but I suppose it depends on what type of display you want, I'm quite sure they'll all grow, but once they have it will be a little congested.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    i think that’s fine,  that type don’t grow very big. Like to see them when they out in bloom.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
    Thank you for the replies! 🌱
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    What compost have used,  it looks nice. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Dare I say,  but I would pick off those first flowers to allow the plants to build up a bit.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
    @Lyn thank you for your suggestion I def want it bushier than how it currently is 👍

    I used some left over compost that was Homebase own brand - I have had it from last year - probably broken down a bit as it was very bitty before!
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Thank you.  Keep them dead headed as well once they get going,  you need to trick them into thinking they need to make seed so by picking off the old ones, they’ll flower more for you.  At the end you can let some ripen on the plant and keep them for next year. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

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