Orange Gem Marigold
Freshly Harvested
Non-GMO & Natural
Nutrient Dense
Trusted by Chefs
20 Seeds+
🌼 Orange Gem Marigold Flower Seeds
Tagetes tenuifolia
A burst of citrus sunshine 🌞🍊, Orange Gem Marigold dazzles with small, golden-orange blossoms that are as flavorful as they are beautiful. Unlike common marigolds, this variety offers edible petals with a surprising citrus-tangerine flavor 🍊🌿, making it a favorite for chefs and gardeners alike. Compact, floriferous, and pest-repelling 🌱🐜, it’s the perfect dual-purpose plant: ornamental, edible, and functional.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Citrusy 🍊, tangy 🌿, with subtle spice 🌶️ and floral notes 🌸.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🥗 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
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
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. Hardy, compact, and constantly blooming — this is the marigold that works overtime in the kitchen and garden.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Compact annual, 12–16” tall, bushy growth
🌼 Masses of small, golden-orange edible flowers
⏱ Long bloom season: summer through frost
🌞 Thrives in full sun, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant
🐝 Attracts pollinators while repelling pests like aphids & nematodes
✨ Quick Facts:
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Latin Name: Tagetes tenuifolia (‘Orange Gem’)
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Habit: Annual, compact 12–16” tall
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Flavor: Citrusy, tangy, tangerine-like
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Culinary Uses: Salads, teas, cocktails, desserts, rice dishes
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Companion Planting: Pest repellent + pollinator attractor
Orange Gem Marigold
Let’s Manifest Beauty.
Edible Flowers that Smile.
Edible flowers are more than just decoration — they’re a chef’s secret for adding elegance, fragrance, and subtle flavor to a dish. From citrusy marigolds to honey-sweet alyssum and tangy begonias, these delicate blooms transform plates into experiences. Each petal offers color, aroma, and taste, turning simple ingredients into a culinary statement.
Flowers are here to stay
The Art of Garnishing with Edible Flowers
A garnish should do more than decorate — it should enhance. Edible flowers bring color, fragrance, and subtle flavor to the plate, turning simple dishes into memorable experiences. From delicate petals scattered across a salad to a single bloom crowning a dessert, flowers add elegance and elevate presentation in ways that engage every sense.
The Secret Ingredient Chefs Trust
Widely used in professional kitchens, microgreens enhance flavor profiles while adding nutrition and a striking visual appeal to everything from sandwiches to fine dining creations.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are young, tender plants harvested just after the first leaves develop. They’re packed with flavor, color, and nutrients, making them both delicious and healthy.
Q: Are microgreens really more nutritious than regular vegetables?
Yes. Research shows that microgreens can contain up to 40x more vitamins and antioxidants (like A, C, K, and E) compared to their mature counterparts.
Q: How do I use microgreens in my meals?
They’re incredibly versatile—use them as a garnish, in salads, on sandwiches, in wraps, smoothies, soups, or even as a centerpiece ingredient in gourmet dishes.
Q: How long do microgreens stay fresh?
Stored properly in a fridge, microgreens typically last 5–7 days. To keep them at peak freshness, store them dry in a breathable container.
