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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Marigold Flowers
The flowers of Tagetes marigolds are NOT edible, but those of Calendula are. The bright petals of Calendula add color and a spicy tang to salads and other summer dishes.
- The flower petals are sometimes cooked with rice to impart saffron’s color (but, unfortunately, not flavor).
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If temperatures are cool enough, legumes are always a safe bet. They are famous for their ability to fix nitrogen back into the soil.
here i want to say,
i want to do commercial cultivation of marigold in Nepal terai during rainny hot days targeting tihar festival. But the problem arise here is that the flower should bloom before a week of terai.so,could u say about the timing of proper bloom,other management things to make it bloom in time. Thank you!!
I know that there are certain plants that do not compliment each other when planting in the same bed. Which plants/vegetables can I not plant with marigold and which ones thrive with marigolds? I am in Zone 9. Thank you in advance for your time.
Luckily, marigolds are easy to get along with, so you can plant marigolds alongside any veggie in the garden!
My mom had some very old seeds maybe eight or nine years old in her freezer. I planted the seed in late April or early May of this year. The plants are about two feet tall and growing good, but the problem is Not a one has bloomed, Why?
If you haven’t gotten any blooms at all, it could be due to high temperatures. Did your area suffer from a heat wave this summer? That might have stunted the growth of buds. Typically, though, when temperatures cool back down to the normal range, the plants start to bloom.
Other possible issues:
- Not enough sunlight. Marigolds need at least 6 hours of full sun per day to bloom well.
- Too much fertilizer or soil that is too rich in nitrogen. Nitrogen promotes foliage growth over flowers, so if your soil is rich in nitrogen, your plants will look very happy but will not bloom well.
I replanted two flats of marigolds into pots on my NYC terrace that gets half day of hot sun. They came with nice fat blooms, but the second blooms are tiny. Lots of healthy foliage. I used soil that came already fertilized, so I am not adding any.
Implanted two different species and either the bunny or squirrel pulled them out. I reported and grew them large and healthy. Will the be safe now from deer and those pesky rodents.
I planted marigolds as a border to my flower garden, The next morning most of my plants had been eaten. There are no deer but plenty of rabbits. I suspect the rabbits, but have not actually seen them in my garden. What can I do next year (forget this year) to avoid the same situation? Killing rabbits is not the answer, I thought of sprinkling a little hot pepper.
Check out our Rabbits Pest Page for tips on deterring rabbits!