How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
A burst of sunshine in bloom, Lemon Gem Marigold is a compact variety that produces masses of small golden-yellow flowers with a refreshing citrus scent and flavor. This signet marigold offers edible petals with a zesty lemon note, making it...
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EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Lemon Gem Marigold SeedsTagetes tenuifolia
A burst of sunshine in bloom, Lemon Gem Marigold is a compact variety that produces masses of small golden-yellow flowers with a refreshing citrus scent and flavor. This signet marigold offers edible petals with a zesty lemon note, making it a favorite of chefs, bakers, and mixologists. Compact and floriferous, itâs a triple-win plant: ornamental, culinary, and functional.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Sprinkle petals into salads for lemony zest and golden color
- Decorate cakes, pastries & cookies with sunny edible blooms
- Float petals in cocktails, syrups & shrubs for citrus brightness
- Steep in teas or infuse vinegars for a refreshing tang
- Add to rice or grain dishes for color + subtle citrusy lift
In the garden
- Compact annual, 12â16â tall, bushy mounded growth
- Masses of bright yellow edible blooms with citrus scent
- â± Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms
- Thrives in full sun, drought-tolerant once established
- Plant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed
Flavor Profile
Bright lemon, tangy citrus, with subtle herbal spice.
Serving idea
Lemon Gem Marigold is the chefâs citrus-floral garnish. With its delicate golden blooms and lemony flavor, it delivers both beauty and taste to salads, desserts, and cocktails. Compact, prolific, and fragrant, itâs a must-have edible flower for creative kitchens.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Tagetes tenuifolia (âLemon Gemâ)
- Habit
- Annual, compact 12â16â tall
- Flavor
- Lemony, tangy citrus, herbal
- Culinary Uses
- Salads, teas, cocktails, cakes, rice dishes
- Garden use
- Sunny borders and containers
Explore the kitchen garden
Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this varietyâs kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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