{"product_id":"ga-oeillet-d-inde-sparky-mix-bio","title":"Organic Marigold 'Sparky Mix'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eOrganic 'Sparky Mix' marigold (Tagetes patula) from the seed company Gaia, a flamboyant mix of bicolored flowers with repellent properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eThe 'Sparky Mix' variety offers a vibrant, continuous, \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"196\"\u003ewavy\u003c\/strong\u003e bloom in \u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"248\"\u003ebright yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eorange\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"273\"\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e , forming striking two-tone flowers that brighten the garden all summer long. 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Its compact, spreading habit and abundant flowering provide beautiful, colorful ground cover in borders, flowerbeds, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Throughout the garden (helps most vegetables), Brassicaceae, Potato \u003cbr data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eSpread\/carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Compact and spread\u003cbr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"888\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 15 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bicoloured yellow\/orange\/red flowers, very floriferous, heat resistant, insect repellent, edible flowers and leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Aromatic leaves, edible flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. 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This variety tolerates heat and a variety of soils well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e can be harvested fresh for salads, teas, or culinary decoration. The aromatic leaves should be used sparingly. Pick regularly to maintain abundant blooms. Dried flowers retain some of their color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e • With \u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003evibrant edges\u003c\/strong\u003e for a flamboyant effect\u003cbr data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e • As a protective \u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003ecompanion plant\u003c\/strong\u003e in the vegetable garden\u003cbr data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e • In pots, window boxes or flower beds\u003cbr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e • As edible flowers to decorate desserts and cocktails\u003cbr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e • For drying, for potpourri or arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Sparky Mix'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e marigold combines vibrancy, usefulness, and simplicity. 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