{"product_id":"edible-flower-seeds-marigold-bonita-mix-100-seed-pack","title":"Edible Flower Seeds - Marigold Bonita Mix  - 100 Seed Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eVibrant, Beneficial Marigold Bonita Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eThis bright blend of orange, yellow, and red edible marigolds, known locally as the Afrikaner, boasts both visual appeal and practical uses. Marigolds are cherished for repelling certain garden pests while attracting beneficial pollinators. Heirloom untreated seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"marigold\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/8100\/8107\/files\/marigold-8227121-1280.jpg?v=1784730622\" title=\"marigold\" width=\"350\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eGrowing Marigolds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eMarigolds thrive in moderately fertile, well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. Direct sow seeds in spring or summer, barely covering with soil. Allow 7-10 days for seeds to germinate. Space plants about 26 cm apart. Water weekly except in very hot weather when more frequent watering may be needed. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Plants reach 30-60cm tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary and Companion Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eMarigold petals add festive colour, aroma, and subtle flavour to dishes. They can be used fresh or dried. As companion plants, marigolds help deter pests like nematodes and mosquitoes. Their scent even repels deer! They attract pollinators like bees and ladybugs that prey on unwanted insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eMarigolds originated in Mexico and Central America. Spanish explorers first brought them to Europe in the 1500s. These classic cottage garden favourites are now grown worldwide. The marigold Bonita mix includes Targetes patula varieties, known as French marigolds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003eMarigold Bonita brings beauty, versatile utility, and a lively taste of the tropics to gardens and recipes. Their glowing flowers are both edible and beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyAquaponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49092351885547,"sku":"EF-Marig100","price":32.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/8100\/8107\/files\/New_Project_2__81653.1695218166.1280.1280.png?v=1784730634","url":"https:\/\/myaquaponics.co.za\/products\/edible-flower-seeds-marigold-bonita-mix-100-seed-pack","provider":"Myaquaponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}