MARIGOLD

The marigold is an annual flower that blooms for such a long time that it has become a gardener's favorite. They feature huge yellow, gold, and orange flowers that are totally double. T. patula (French marigolds) are bushier, more compact, and have smaller blooms.

Care tips

• Planted in early spring.

• Requires full sunlight.

• Requires light staking for support.

• Quick germination by seeds and come in blooming in about 8 weeks.

• Deheading encourages appearance and healthy growth.

• Well-drained and moderately fertile soil is required.

• Do not require fertilizer but in extreme cases fertilize with irrigation water.

• Watering at the base of the plant, avoid watering on the flowers or foliage.

• Susceptible to many sucking pests, spraying of organic pesticides should be done.

• Adaptable to different types of soil conditions.

• Deep, fertile, friable soil having good water holding capacity

• The ideal soil for marigold cultivation is fertile and sandy loam, well-drained, and nearer to neutral pH (7.0 – 7.5)

• Stored in a pot

Benefits

• Contains natural antiseptic/anti-inflammatory effects.
• Contains precursors to the formation of antioxidant Vitamin A.
• Protects against UV and oxidative damage and reduces eye infections.
• Petals are used as a natural color for textiles
• Helps to calm the mucus membranes of the throat while relieving pain.

Botanical Name: Tagetes patula

Usage: 

• Outdoor plant for garden/avenue
• Attractive Flowers
  
• Aroma / Fragrant  
• Religious
• Decoration / Ornamental

Care:

• Adaptable to different types of soil conditions.
• Deep, fertile, friable soil having good water holding capacity
• The ideal soil for marigold cultivation is fertile and sandy loam, well-drained, and nearer to neutral pH (7.0 – 7.5)
• Stored in a pot