Is it too early to plant out African Marigolds?
By Jo_art
dorset,
United Kingdom 
I have raised three trays of African Marigold (space hopper) from seed and are now fully established in their trays and are at 5/6'' in height. Is it too early to plant them out into their large containers? I live in a very sheltered mild position in Dorset.
17 Apr, 2009
Answers
If you have a lot of seedlings why not plant a number just to see how they go on? You could note the results for subsequent years.
17 Apr, 2009
thank you for the reply, do you think 8 cm pots are ok per plant? Not sure where I am going to find the room though!
17 Apr, 2009
Hello Jannie
actually that was what my initial thoughts were, I have quite a few so I might do that with a couple. Trouble is, the plants are starting to bolt and bend over, that's why I was hoping I could get them all out now. Guess it's best to wait !
17 Apr, 2009
Much too soon to be planting our annuals... they definitely need potting on 8cm is probably bigger than you need.
17 Apr, 2009
Thank you moon grower, I feared as much. Off to buy pots....
17 Apr, 2009
It's too early to plant out, pot them on for bigger and better results.
17 Apr, 2009