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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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How deep do you sow them.
Marigold seeds don’t require sunlight for germination, so they should be planted approximately 1/4-inch deep into loose soil.
I live in Santa Fe NM and rodents are eating and digging up my marigolds!! I've done everything I can think of, I've planted them in containers, in small cages, etc... do rodents eat them? Or is it squirrels? I'm at a loss because everything I plant gets eaten by some sort of animal out here. I want to make sure I'm going after the correct creature because what I am doing isn't helping. I'm trying veggies and the same thing is occurring. Help please
For my vegetable garden I use moth balls to keep animals from eating my garden. I would try putting some moth balls amongst your Marigolds to see if that would help. it would be a cheap fix if it helps.
How do you plant marigolds in your vegetable garden and how many?
It’s fine to plant marigolds in your vegetable garden. They aren’t picky about the soil. See the plant spacing listed above.
Hi, I just planted some marigolds today. You said that the plant should be covered with plastic wrap. My mom says that's going to kill the plant. Is that true. Could you please tell me what are the advantages of covering it with plastic wrap? Also, when I planted my marigolds, they were right next to each other. I know it's too close, but will it kill them plant?Thanks!
Hello, Anonymous-
We are not sure where you read to cover in plastic wrap. Are you planting seeds or plants?
Just wanted to ask you a question............ Why does my Marygold is growing straight up with out any buds on it , Last year it was so beautiful, Should I cut it down ?
Thanks for any information . Lois
If marigolds do not bloom but have lush foliage, the common reasons are 1) too much fertilizing. Stop feeding. 2) Not enough sunlight. Marigolds need FULL and direct sun, and/or 3) Very high summer heat (which wouldn’t be the case in March!).