Marigold Bent Stems: Cut or Bury? Propagation Reality Check

"Cricked" (bent) marigold stems: Cut below the bend.

Decision Tree

• Bend above 3-4 leaf sets → cut below bend → new shoots from leaf nodes
• Bend near soil → try deeper planting but low success
• Marigolds don't root from stems like tomatoes

Best Practice

If few plants: experiment with burying. If many: cut bent parts off, keep straight ones. Marigolds branch readily from leaf nodes when tipped.

Seed-grown marigolds often have some weak stems. Cull ruthlessly for best display.