Marigold flowers are found almost everywhere in the world. It is a very important flower, as it is extensively used for religious and social functions. Also, it is used as a trap crop. It is short duration crop with low investment.
Nomenclature
Botanical Name | Tagetes |
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Tagetes |
Species | spp. |
Types | French Marigolds, African Marigolds, Signet Marigolds, Mexican tarragon, Marsh Marigold, Southern Cone Marigold, Desert marigold, Mountain marigold, Field marigold |
Planting Guide
Flowers | Flower Color: Gold/Yellow, Orange |
Fruits | Fruit Color: Black |
Leaves | Leaf Color: Green |
Collect Seeds | When flower heads are dry, you can snip them off with a pair of scissors and collect them in paper bag. |
Harvest | Â When petals begin to fully open. |
Soil Texture | Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand |
Soil Drainage | Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry |
Soil Chemistry | pH range of 6.5 to 7.5 |
Cultivation
Germination | 4 to 14 days |
Bloom | 130 - 150 days |
Temperature (Climate)
Temperature | 25-35°C |
Light | full sun |
Health Benefits
✓ Marigolds are a Natural Fabric Dye.
✓ marigolds Make Wonderful Cut Flowers and Décor
✓ Marigolds Produce an Essential Oil Used in Perfume
✓ Marigolds Are a Natural Food Colouring
✓ Marigolds Have Natural Antiseptic Properties, Healing Skin Wounds, Burns, and Rashes.