How many seeds are in the packet?
20 Seeds+.
A burst of citrus sunshine, Orange Gem Marigold dazzles with small, golden-orange blossoms that are as flavorful as they are beautiful. This signet marigold offers edible petals with a surprising citrus-tangerine flavor, making it a favorite for chefs and gardeners...
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EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Orange Gem Marigold Flower SeedsTagetes tenuifolia
A burst of citrus sunshine, Orange Gem Marigold dazzles with small, golden-orange blossoms that are as flavorful as they are beautiful. This signet marigold offers edible petals with a surprising citrus-tangerine flavor, making it a favorite for chefs and gardeners alike. Compact and floriferous, it’s the perfect dual-purpose plant: ornamental, edible, and functional.
Packet: 20 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Sprinkle petals into salads for zesty bursts of color & citrus flavor
- Decorate cakes, cookies & desserts with bright orange blooms
- Steep into teas or herbal blends for a refreshing tang
- Float petals in cocktails, syrups & shrubs for a citrusy twist
- Add petals to rice dishes or sauces for golden color & subtle zing
In the garden
- Compact annual, 12–16” tall, bushy growth
- Masses of small, golden-orange edible flowers
- ⏱ Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms
- Thrives in full sun, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant
- Plant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed
Flavor Profile
Citrusy, tangy, with subtle spice and floral notes.
Serving idea
Orange Gem Marigold is the citrus-flavored flower chefs crave. Its bright orange petals are a natural garnish that delivers both beauty and taste, adding a tangerine-like pop to salads, cocktails, and desserts. Compact and colourful — this is the marigold that works overtime in the kitchen and garden.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Tagetes tenuifolia (‘Orange Gem’)
- Habit
- Annual, compact 12–16” tall
- Flavor
- Citrusy, tangy, tangerine-like
- Culinary Uses
- Salads, teas, cocktails, desserts, 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 variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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