transplanting Marigolds deeply?

[Ms. Jitomate]

I need lots of Marigolds to transplant densely in my 8'x4' bed so I started the Marigolds by seed in peat pots. My bed is not ready because I'm waiting to harvest garlics, so I want to transplant my Marigolds to 3" pots. Is it ok to transplant the seedlings deeply like a tomato seedling -- down to the cotyledon?

[Zana]

Yep.....I usually transplant deeper with Marigolds especially when having done a dense planting from seed to begin with. But I don't transplant until I have 2nd set of leaves.....and then I plant them about an inch more below their original soil depth. Seems to work well for me....so far....and that's after many years.

[Ms. Jitomate]

Thank you, Zana! Planting by seeds is so new to me but I did try tomatoes this year, for the first time, using the Nctomatoman's dense method. I'm looking forward to getting these Marigolds in the ground maybe in another month from now.

[Zana]

You're welcome.

When I'm planting marigolds I probably throw about 1000 seeds...yes you read correctly, into the container and spread them out a bit. When grown enough to transplant I scoop out blocks out of the trough and separate them. I'll probably grow a few 1000 at least each year.

[lakelady]

You basically can't kill Marigolds. I don't even seed them anymore as I get so many volunteers, I just dig them up and move them around. Even grew in my firepit last year! I love how fast they take off and how huge and cheerful they are! Your bed will look great! Good luck!