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Marigold cross pollination

19 years ago

Hi all --

Hoping some of you seed saving experts can help me here. Last year I had some fabulous First Lady marigolds that I saved seeds from. Only thing is, I had several other marigold varieties in the vicinity (within 5 - 10 feet lets say). Do you think its possible that the seeds I collected from those First Lady's at the end of last season had been cross pollinated? I just want to make sure I get what I'm expecting...

Thanks

Emily

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kdjoergensen
19 years ago
It is likely. However, what is more likely is that the first lady seeds being hybrids themselves, will not come true to type even if they were the only seeds in miles range.

see article below for discussion on hybrids.

Here is a link that might be useful: understanding hybrids - article
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