{"product_id":"ga-rose-d-inde-cracker-jack-bio","title":"Organic 'Cracker Jack' Marigold","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eOrganic Indian marigold 'Cracker Jack' (Tagetes erecta) from the seed company Gaia, a sunny annual with vibrant double flowers and protective properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e The African marigold 'Cracker Jack' is an iconic heirloom variety producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"270\"\u003elarge, abundant, and luminous double flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in vibrant shades of \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eyellow, gold, and orange\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its vigorous, upright plants can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e75 to 90 cm (2.5 to 3')\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding height, texture, and color to any border or flower garden. \u003cbr data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eEasy to grow, heat resistant and with a long flowering period, it is also prized for its role as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"651\"\u003ecompanion plant\u003c\/strong\u003e : its roots exude natural compounds capable of \u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"748\"\u003erepelling certain soil pests\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an excellent ally for many vegetable crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eDid you know that?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e The Indian marigold is not Indian at all: it originates from Mexico and Central America, where indigenous peoples used it as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003emedicinal, dyeing, and ritual plant\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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