First Year with Marigolds 🌼 Mistakes, Wins & Tips

0:00 Intro – Why I planted marigolds
0:27 Marigold myths vs reality (pest control & bunnies)
2:12 Grow bags: 3 gal vs 5 gal (support issues)
4:08 Propagation from broken branches
5:58 Planting mistake: blocking tomatoes’ light
7:43 Hardiness & drought resistance
8:58 Conclusion – Why marigolds are my new favorite

This was my first season growing African Marigolds (Crackerjack mix), and wow — I learned a lot! From busted myths about pest control, to container sizes (3 gal vs 5 gal grow bags), to accidental propagation and how hardy these flowers really are… I’ll share all the wins and fails so you can grow marigolds with confidence.

✨ What you’ll learn in this video:
Why marigolds don’t actually repel pests (and what they do attract!)
The truth about grow bag sizes (3 gal vs 5 gal)
How marigold branches can be propagated if they snap
A big planting mistake I won’t repeat (blocking tomatoes’ light)
Just how drought resistant and hardy they really are

🔗 Resources & References
Epic Gardening – Marigolds in Containers: https://www.epicgardening.com/marigol...
Botanic Interests – Crackerjack African Marigold Seeds: https://www.botanicalinterests.com/co...
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