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Gardener and horticulturist Nathan Thorne advises, ‘Gently shake the flower heads when they're ready. If you can hear rattling, they are mature and it is time to harvest those seeds.’ ...

French Marigold French Marigolds can be sown directly outside in April to May. Sow seeds in a weed-free bed in a sheltered sunny site, pressing them into soil and watering with a fine spray.