Marigold (Bonanza™ Bee)

Spacing

6 in(4 / sqft)

Trellis

no

Seed indoor

Mar 11(-5 w)

Transplant

Apr 15(at frost)

Water

weekly

Seed shelf life

3–4 y

Lifecycle

annual

Seed source

Johnny's Selected Seeds

Bonanza is a French marigold — 8-12 in is Johnny's commercial spacing; SFG 6 in / 4 per sqft works for compact French types. Companion plant in the veg garden: repels some root pests and pulls in pollinators.