USDA Eyes Red-Hot GMO Marigolds for Garden Revolution
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Notice
Summary
Ball Horticultural Company wants the green light to sell a new African marigold with bright red petals made through genetic engineering. The USDA is sharing the details and asking the public to weigh in by April 13, 2026. If approved, this could bring colorful new flowers to gardens without extra regulations, possibly saving time and money for growers and sellers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Deregulation for Red Marigold
Ball Horticultural Company petitioned APHIS (APHIS Petition Number 25-205-01p) for nonregulated status for African marigold event pBALL123-022-BE113 (pBALL123). If APHIS approves the petition, pBALL123 would not be regulated under 7 CFR part 340, which could let growers and sellers move, sell, or release this genetically engineered red-petaled marigold without regulatory restrictions tied to regulated articles.
Consumers May See New Red Marigold
If APHIS grants nonregulated status to pBALL123, red-petaled African marigolds developed by Ball Horticultural Company could become available for sale and planting in gardens. The public may submit comments on the petition and draft plant pest risk assessment through April 13, 2026, before APHIS makes its decision and posts a regulatory determination.
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