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marigold are a favorite , no - fuss annual that can bring the color of sunshine to your garden , as well as butterflies , bees , ladybugs , and otherbeneficial insects . Give them full sun and some well - draining dirt and take in them blossom from late spring until tumble .
Marigold seedsgerminate quickly , within just a few day , and flower in about 8 weeks . This quick mother wit of satisfaction makes them a great first - time horticulture project for kids and garden newbies . Not to mention , marigold are a gravid companion in your vegetable garden and can aid protect your veggies from predators and pests .
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MARIGOLD BASICS
Zones:
Annual . marigold are appropriate for seasonal enjoyment in all zones .
Height/Spread:
There are varieties available from 6 inch to 4 feet marvellous , and 6 inch to 2 feet across-the-board . See ‘ Types ’ for more specific information on size .
Exposure:
Full Lord’s Day
Bloom Time:
later spring until first freeze
Color:
marigold are available in shadiness of orange tree and yellow ; some with highlights of ruby , gold , bull or brass .
Types:
There are approximately 50 metal money of marigold , but the 3 most common are :
Calendula , also called pot marigold , is not related to the common yellow-bellied and orange marigold that most people know , but is an herb often grown for medicative purposes . Mexican tarragon ( Tagetes lucida ) is related , but is principally grown for culinary as well as medicinal exercise . Mexican marigold ( T. lemmonii ) is also related , but is an evergreen bush .
PLANTING MARIGOLDS
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When to plant:
Taller African variety ( Tagetes erecta ) should be planted in other spring after all risk of frost has drop dead . Starting these tall varieties early on in the season will allow them more time to get and age . Gallic and Signet character ( T. patulaandT. tenuifolia ) can be plant any time from bound through mid - summertime .
Where to plant:
Most marigolds choose to be located in an area with full sunlight but will stick out some shade . During times of extreme heat , some afternoon spectre is beneficial . T. erectavarieties should be planted in an sphere protected from strong winds and damaging rainfall . These taller varieties may also require some light staking for reinforcement .
How to plant:
marigold germinate cursorily , bourgeon within a few days and blooming in about 8 week , make them easygoing to grow from seed . Sow seeds directly alfresco after all danger of frost has passed and the stain has begun to warm up . Sow seed 1 inch aside and water thoroughly after plant . After the seeds sprout , they should be slim to the following guideline : French or Signet varieties 8 to 10 inches aside , and African form 10 to 12 inch apart . Uselandscape scissorsor small garden shears to cut the seedling out , as pulling them out can disturb the roots of the seedlings left behind . semen can be set off other indoors , but with their fast sprouting clip , this really is n’t necessary . Seedlings can be transplanted when 2 inches improbable .
When transplanting marigolds purchased at a baby’s room , stab and loosen the soil about 6 inch down , with the final planting hole just more or less enceinte than the rootball . Backfill with grease and press firmly into place . water system soundly . contribute a 1 to 2 - inch level of mulch between the plants will facilitate keep the soil moist and discourage weeds .
Other:
marigold farm in containers can become overcrowded , so be sure to space them accordingly .
Marigold Care
Pruning:
Deadheading ( cut off off drop blossom ) will improve the show of the works and encourage further blooming after in the time of year . twinge young plant will help promote shaggy growth . Pinch and take newfangled outgrowth at the top of the plant as faithful as potential to the next leaf nodes on the fore .
Soil:
marigold are n’t too picky about their territory , but will be their best in moderately fertile , well - drained stain . If planted in clay grime or an area that does n’t drain well , they may not perform as expected .
Amendments & Fertilizer:
When transplanting , a 5 - 10 - 5 fertilizer can be added , but is wholly optional . marigold produce in - terra firma generally do n’t require any fertilizer . In fact , if fertilizer is applied during the farm phase , it can boost foliage growth at the expense of flower production . marigold in container can benefit from a diluted fluid fertilizer watered in occasionally .
Watering:
It is unspoilt to water marigold at the base of the plant and not from budget items . The densely forked flowerheads will tend to rot with extra wet . Allow the filth to dry somewhat between waterings , but do body of water regularly in high heat or dry weather . Marigolds growing in container should be water day by day as containers dry out out quickly .
Propagation:
To save seeds , take into account the flowerheads to fade and wry intact on the plant . When fully dry out , remove the petals and shake up out the seeds . Not all flowerheads will bring out seed , but most should . Remember that hybrids will not amount rightful from saved germ .
Diseases and Pests:
Marigolds can be susceptible to gray cast , bacterial leaf post , powdery mildewand root rot . Pests such as leafage miner orspider mitesmay also be a problem . Interestingly enough , marigolds also do their comely portion of repel several type of insect . accord to the New York Botanical Garden , marigold can help keep away mosquito , aphids , thrips , whiteflies , Mexican bean beetles , squash hemipterous insect , tomato hornwormsand nematodes .
marigold are n’t on the favorite name fordeer , and may even discourage them from eating other plant if planted near them — although this theory is not foolproof , as hungry deer have been get laid to wipe out just about anything . Rabbitsalso do n’t seem to like the scent of marigolds and will tend to channelize clear .
POPULAR TYPES
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Tagetes patulaSuper Hero Spry — Buy now on Amazon
zone : Annual
Height / Spread:10 to 12 inch
photo : Full Sun
Bloom Time : Summer to frost
Color : chickenhearted and red bicolor bloom
Photo by : Rock Giguère / Millette Photomedia .
Tagetes patula’Aurora Yellow Fire ’
Height / Spread:6 to 12 inches tall and encompassing
Bloom Time : Spring through mid - fall
colouring : chicken flower with cerise - orange nub highlight
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Tagetes patula‘Fireball ’
Height / Spread:10 to 12 inches tall / 6 to 8 inch wide
Bloom Time : summertime to mid - fall
Color : flower start red and ripe to orange , bronze and atomic number 79 .
Tip fromPark Seed : prove sow in some ' powerhouse ' come every 2 week for a month or more for a commixture of colors as the flush mature .
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Tagetes erecta‘Moonstruck Yellow’—Buy now on Amazon
Height / Spread:12 to 15 inches tall / 8 to 10 inch all-inclusive
Bloom Time : former spring to mid - fall
coloration : Bright chicken
with child flowers to 4 to 4 - 1/2 inches across
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Tagetes erecta‘Moonsong Deep Orange ’
Height / Spread:12 to 15 inches tall and wide
Color : Orange flower
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Tagetes erecta‘First Lady’—Buy now on Amazon
Height / Spread:15 to 20 inches marvellous / 10 inch wide
Color : Yellow flower
Large flush up to 3 - 1/2 inches across
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Tagetes erecta‘Vanilla’—Buy now on Amazon
Height / Spread : Up to 24 inches tall / 8 to 10 inch wide
Color : Creamy blank flower
photograph by : Ralph Heiden / Millette Photomedia .
Tagetes tenuifolia‘Tangerine Gem’—Buy now on Amazon
Height / Spread:8 column inch tall / 10 inches encompassing
Add a racy flavor to salad with theedible flower
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Tagetes tenuifolia‘Lemon Gem ’
Height / Spread:10 to 12 in marvellous and wide-eyed
Edible flowers impart citrusy feel
Design Tips
MARIGOLDS IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
Growing marigold in or next to your vegetable garden can prove to be quite beneficial in many ways .
take note that your marigold ’ water needs may be different than those of the vegetables they are planted with so water them separately if need .
If you are growing an organic vegetable garden , it is expert to buy constitutive marigold seeds and maturate them yourself rather than transplant glasshouse - grow or store - bought plants that may have non - organic pesticide and plant food in or on them .
