Tagetes erecta Features: -Annual -Bright orange flowers -Traditional marigolds used for Día de Muertos -Cut flowers should last up to two weeks in water -Recommended for outdoor growing in a container or in the ground -Comes in a biodegradable pot We grow our plants from seed, start them indoors, and move them outside to the shade to acclimate to the weather. To transplant, dig a hole a bit larger than the biodegradable pot, tear the pot in a few places, and bury the the root ball (including the pot) in the hole. You may also choose to add a bit of compost or worm castings into the hole before adding the plant. Water in thoroughly. 2nd photo by Cruz Family Little Farm