We are proud to welcome you to the The Green Grove Garden. We have been active farmers and plant propagators for a number of years, and we specialized in the production of plant plugs, or basically miniature seedlings, for our on farm use. As such, we learned a great deal about seedling production and also the proper storage, handling and identification of quality seeds through intensive hands on experience. Consequently, we're excited to be able to offer you the finest and freshest seeds available. Here is another of our favorite offerings: FRENCH MARIGOLD MIX 30 SEEDS SPRING FLOWER MOSQUITO INSECT REPELLENT BEES USA * Our French marigold mix have a strong scent that a lot of bugs, including pesky mosquitoes, detest!!* French marigold bloom almost constantly! These marigolds will literally bloom for months on end!* French marigolds are great for hanging baskets, pots and as a bedding plant, and might have the added benefit of warding off mosquitoes and gnats in the landscape! * The French Marigold is a rich source of nectar for the dwindling population of pollinators and beneficial insects. * The French Marigold is most commonly used in Butterfly Gardens because it's reported to be highly effective in attracting Butterflies. * Dried leaves and flowers are used medicinally in a lot of cultures. The whole herb is reported to be aromatic, diuretic, sedative and digestive. Always consult a Physician before consuming this plant and other Medicinal herbs.* In warmer regions, it can be sown in the Fall and provide blooms in the Spring. * The flavor of the French Marigold is very complementary to Cloves and Cinnamon. * The flower petals are a rich source of antioxidants and used in Poultry feeds to give the yolks a rich color. * Dies are extracted from the petals for coloring clothes and other things. * The essential oil is harvested from the leaves and used in expensive perfumery. * The oil of the French Marigold also has anti-fungal properties. * The roots are beneficial in companion planting because they're said to be anti-Nematodal.* These deer resistant, aromatic marigolds require well-drained soil. This can easily be achieved with the addition of some well made compost to your growing area. Some report that French Marigolds are very effective for repelling pesky Mosquitoes and Gnats. Plant this around the perimeter of the area you want to minimize Mosquitoes. * These beautiful flowers, with their fern like foliage, and very distinctive flowers will be a great addition to your landscape or garden space! Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full/Part Shade Days to Germination-7-14 Planting Depth-1/4" Life Cycle-Annual Sowing-Indoors or Outdoors Days to Maturity-60 Customer Service: If you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Please contact us before opening a case or leaving neutral and negative feedback. We'll do everything we can to provide the best customer service possible because, after all, your success is our success. Free Shipping: We also offer numerous other complementary herbs, vegetables and flowers for the garden. Also, Check out our other items! for other varieties of flowers. We periodically run various specials so please look to see if we have any volume discounts available. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets so please refer to the above info when planting. If you need additional planting instructions for your specific conditions, you can contact else and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. Your seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. Again, please check our other offerings and specials. Thank-you for your support!