Generally for marigold
Marigold is a genus of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It was described as a genus by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.
The genus is native of south of Mexico, but some species have become naturalized around the world. One species, T. minuta, is considered a noxious invasive plant in some areas.
Marigold species vary in size from 0.1 to 2.2 m tall. Most species have pinnate green leaves. Blooms naturally occur in golden, orange, yellow, and white colors, often with maroon highlights. Floral heads are typically (1-) to 4–6 cm diameter, generally with both ray florets and disc florets. In horticulture, they tend to be planted as annuals, although the perennial species are gaining popularity. They have fibrous roots.
Depending on the species, Marigold species grow well in almost any sort of soil. Most horticultural selections grow best in soil with good drainage, even though some cultivars are known to have good tolerance to drought.
Cultivation and uses
This flower has a pungent odor, but you can also find a marigold that has no scent.
Marigold is usually planted with tomato, eggplant, chili pepper, potato. Note: Due to the antibacterial thiophene excreted from the roots, the Marigold should not be planted near any legume crops.
French marigolds should not be confused with another useful plant –Calendula (sometimes referred to as Pot Marigold).
Nor should they be confused with Tagetes erecta (African marigold).
While both of these other plants can also be great additions to your garden, in this article we are taking about French Marigolds.
Many gardeners do not think to plant flowers in their vegetable garden. But creating polycultures of fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs can help you to garden organically.
Placing flowers in your vegetable garden will help increase the diversity of plants and wildlife, increase resilience, protect the soil and keep your garden growing strong.
Marigolds Are Easy To Grow
The first reason why you plant a marigold is that it is very easy to plant.
The bride’s all he needs is sunlight, you can plant it on any soil that’s no problem. As long as you plant them in areas with full sun, they should be particularly trouble-free plants.
Marigold can start from seed about 4-6 weeks before the last frost date in your area and will usually germinate within 1-2 weeks.
Once you buy a marigold from a garden store then you are free to let some of your plants go to seed to emerge next year as a ‘wanted weeds’.
Marigolds Are Edible Plants
This may sound a bit strange to you, but it really is. Unlike many flowers, they can also be used as a decorator in your garden and in helping to plant vegetables. They can also be used as a food crop in the kitchen.
This may sound a bit strange to you, but it really is. Unlike many flowers, they can also be used as a decorator in your garden and in helping to plant vegetables. They can also be used as a food crop in the kitchen.
Marigold petals can be used in a variety of salads, but can also be used as a cake decoration or some other pastry.
Marigolds Attract Bees & Other Pollinators
Marigold can bloom for a longer period, so their blooms can attract a large number of bees to your garden during the growing season.
Some marigolds are better than others for certain pollinating insects – but they can help to get them into your garden.
For many pollinators, a flower type is better than a couple because it will be easier for them to reach the heart of the flower. But always try to choose as many different flowers for your garden as possible, to encourage all the different pollinators that live in your area.
Marigolds Attract Predatory Insects
Marigold also attracts insects and will help with organic pest control.
Some of the insects that marigolds can attract are ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, parasitic mini-wasps. The good side of attracting these insects is that it will save your vegetables from being attacked by the same insects.
Attracting such beneficial insect species to your garden will help keep the ecosystem in balance and should make it less likely that any pest problems will get out of control.
Marigolds May Be an Effective Trap Crop
This plant also attracts other species of pests. So cheating and pests will save your puppies from attack.
For example, slugs want marigold, so planting a “sacrificial” marigold around the edges of the bed can help protect your crops. The blows will be attracted to the marigold.
They May Repel Certain Pests
I have two theses on this subject. One claim that marigolds can repel deer or rabbits is, unfortunately, completely unfounded. These flowers will not keep any of these animals out of your vegetable garden.
Another thesis says that there is some evidence, however, that marigold can be at least partially successful in deterring certain pests – such as cabbage and Mexican bean bugs.
They Attract Butterflies To Your Garden
This plant also easily attracts butterflies to itself because it has single flower varieties that will be more useful and more accessible to their nectar.