FRENCH MARIGOLD DESCRIPTION
French Marigold is a very popular flower in India, It can
grow year-round but prefers cool weather. Marigolds bloom in spring, summer, or
fall, they are a great cut flower you can cut the flowers and decorate them in
a vase in water. The flowers can stay fresh for up to a week.
This is another beautiful variety of
marigolds known as French marigolds (Tagetes patula), gardeners love it for its
wonderful and long blooms. French marigolds are small, bushy plant types that
grow to about 6-18 inches tall. Marigolds are easy-to-grow plants that
even beginner gardeners can easily grow with our right-growing tips. Buy the
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Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Throughout the year
- Sowing method: Seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 21-23°C
- Germination Time: 4-7 days
- Blooming Time: 8 weeks from sowing (early spring to
fall)
What
size grow bag is best for Marigold?
French
Marigold Growing Season In India
The best time to sow French marigold
seeds is from spring to mid-summer (February to Mid-May), although late May to
late June is also a good time for planting. French marigold germinates and
matures rapidly. In India, you can sow seeds throughout the year but the winter
season is the ideal time for planting.
How
To Grow French Marigolds From Seeds
The transplantation method is best
for the rapid germination of French marigold seeds. However, you can sow the
seeds directly. The ideal soil temperature for sowing marigold seeds is
21-23°C.
French
Marigold Double Orange Seeds Sowing Method
Take a seedling tray
or small pot and fill it with potting mix,
spread the marigold seeds on top of the potting mix, and cover the seeds with a
thin layer of potting mix. Water the soil after planting gently through a
watering can and keep the pot in a sunny spot however, it can germinate in a
dark place. It takes 4-7 days to germinate.
Transplant the seedlings when they
are about 2 inches tall. A spacing of at least 6-9 inches is good for French
marigolds, or you can plant one plant in each small pot.
Best
Fertilizer For French Marigolds
- Marigold plants have no specific need for fertilizer
but they do need fertilizers if it is planted in poor soil.
- A liquid fertilizer grows best in container-planted marigolds.
French
Marigold Plants Care Tips
Soil – Use fertile and well-drained soil for planting
marigolds.
Water – Marigolds need daily watering in the initial days but once
established weekly watering is sufficient, but you should check if the soil is
dry and water them if it is dry.
Sunlight – Most marigolds love full sunlight but can tolerate some
shade. They prefer afternoon shade during summer.
Temperature – The temperature above 35°C and below 4°C is not good for the
growth of the marigold. The ideal temperature for growing marigolds is
18-30°C.
Common pests and diseases – Insects such as snails, slugs, aphids, and spider mites
inhibit the growth of marigolds. And some diseases such as root rot, and gray
mold infect marigolds. But the most common disease caused by fungal spores is
powdery mildew. You can prevent your plant from this by providing good air
circulation between plants and avoiding overhead watering.
French
Marigold Blooming Time
Typically, french marigold blooms
from early spring or summer to fall (February-September). It takes about 8
weeks to bloom after sowing.
Marigold
(French) Special Features
- Common name – French Marigold
- Scientific name – Tagetes patula
- Height – 6 to 18 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
Why
do marigolds become weak in midsummer?
Most marigold varieties do not bloom
in the hottest part of summer because they cannot tolerate high temperatures.
But that’s natural so don’t worry, they’ll bloom again in late summer or early
fall when the weather turns cool again.
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