Common marigold
Common marigold
Calendula officinalis
Plant family
Daisy family (Asteraceae)
Also known as
Pot marigold, Ruddles, Mary's Gold, Scotch Marigold
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
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Details
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Light germinator
Plant distance
10 cm
Row spacing
20 cm
Seeding depth
0.5 cm
Instructions
The season for this plant has not yet begun. The following instructions are for the beginning season.
End of April
Sowing
End of June
Fertilizing
Mid of July
Picking
Every week
Description
Marigold is an ornamental and medicinal plant of the composite family. Different varieties differ in flower color (golden yellow to orange), growth period and height. It is cultivated as an annual, is sensitive to frost and attracts many pollinators.
Origin:
Mediterranean
Growing tips
Marigolds are sown directly or grown in plant pots. It is a light germinator, so you should not cover the seeds with soil. As it is sensitive to the cold, you should only sow or plant it in the bed after the Ice Saints. Pinching out withered flowers encourages the growth of new flower stems. The roots emit toxins that reduce nematode infestation of neighboring crops. The plants are also well suited as green manure.
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Diseases
Angular leaf spot of cucumber
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Pests
Land snails
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