Marigold Seeds

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About the Marigold Collection

Our Marigold collection features a wide variety of F1 Hybrid Marigold Seeds and Open Pollinated (OP) seeds  to meet the needs of home gardeners, plant enthusiasts, and cutflower farmers.

Marigold Species in Pakistan

Marigolds are scientifically known as Tagetes, a genus of 50 species of flowering plants. In Pakistan, the most commonly seen garden Marigolds belong to the following species:

• Tagetes erecta – African Marigold, commonly referred to as “Marigold”; in Urdu: گیندا.

• Tagetes patula – French Marigold; in Urdu: جعفری.

Additionally, some gardeners may refer to Pot Marigold or English Marigold, which is botanically a different plant (Calendula officinalis). For convenience, seeds of this type are also included in this category.

Brands and Sources

• Syngenta (Switzerland) – high-quality F1 hybrid seeds

• Pan America (US) – reliable F1 hybrid varieties for garden and commercial use

• Benary (Germany) – premium F1 hybrid seeds for uniform flowering

• Specialized F1 Hybrid & OP seeds imported from Thailand, Netherlands, and other countries for specific use cases

Seed Packing Options

• Branded seed packs typically contain 5000 seeds.

• Bagh.pk branded packs are available in 1000 seeds, with smaller garden packs also offered in both original and Bagh.pk packaging.

Marigold Characteristics

Key characteristics to help you choose the right Marigold variety for your garden or cutflower farm.

Plant Height

• Tall Marigolds are ideal for layering in flower beds, with taller varieties planted at the back and shorter ones in front, or for commercial cutflower production.

• Dwarf Marigolds are perfect for borders, pots, and compact garden spaces.

Flower Size

• Varieties offer different bloom sizes: large flowers (4"+), medium (≈3.5"), and small (≈3"). Detailed height and flower size information is available on individual product pages for gardeners who want specific bloom characteristics.

Seed Type

• Some seeds are tailed, others de-tailed. For gardeners interested in the pros and cons of de-tailing, refer to our article: [What is De-Tailing and How Does It Affect Marigold Growth?]

Popular Uses in Gardening & Farming in Pakistan

• Home gardens: Perfect for bedding, border planting, and potted arrangements.

• Cutflower farming: Tall and F1 Hybrid Marigolds produce uniform, high-quality blooms for bouquets and commercial sales.

• Layering flower beds with tall marigolds at the back and dwarf varieties at the front enhances garden aesthetics.