Marigold | Growing in a container | Genda | Tagetes

Marigold (Genda)

Marigold flowers (Genda) are very popular as a herbaceous plant. It has an overpowering smell and is used in many cosmetic treatments. Many species of these plants include Tagetes lucida, T minuta, Calendula, African Marigold, French Marigold, Tagetes, etc. He gets the most cultivated varieties which are known as African Marigold.

Most herbaceous plants are members of the sunflower family. Tagetes (Genda) are also Hardy annual or perennial plants of the same genus. Tagetes are native to North and South America, but these species are found worldwide. One species T. Minuta plant is considered harmful in some areas.

Regarding Marigold

Because it consistently flowers throughout the summer, this perennial is the most popular. Its popularity stems from the fact that it developed under very favorable conditions. After you plant it, it grows readily with regular maintenance. Although they prefer full sun, plants can survive in some partial shade as long as the surrounding moisture content is maintained.

Its flowers vary in color, yellow and orange being the dominant colors. The other significantly used flower of this festival is Genda-wide cultivation is used in India and Thailand. Marigold is a double daisy, carnation-like flower head is good that is produced singly or in clusters.

Overview

Scientific name                     Tagetes

Common name                     Marigold, Genda

Plant type                              Flower

Sun                                         Full Sun

Soil type                                 Loam, Sandy

Flower color                          Yellow, Orange

Bloom time                           Spring, Fall, Summer

How to grow Marigold plant

Compared to other plants, Marigold flowers are much easier to grow and require less maintenance.

• A plant should ideally have full sun. They can, however, occasionally withstand partial sunshine in extremely cold weather.
• Although they can typically grow in any kind of soil, moderately fertile, well-drained soil is ideal for Tagetes.
• As soon as the soil temperature rises, those should be sown directly in the garden.
• It was possible to start seeds indoors last spring, one month ahead of the winter months. Its seeds are easily carried indoors, where they sprout. After sowing, they take 45 days to flower.
• Water should be enough, and plant seeds should press 1/ 4 of an inch into the soil.
• when the plant should be 2 inches tall, then transplant into the loose soil. When you transplant this plant into the container using a perfect potting mix.

Conserving Seeds

Calendula and Zinnia seeds over one hundred. Cut the flower when it is completely dry, bundle it, and hang it upside down. Make sure to protect it from being crushed by your hands once it has dried and become crisp.

Care for Marigold Plants

• The smell of this plant is quite pungent, which is less prone to insects and requires less care. Yes, the slug can disturb it.
• American and Triploid species are fairly long and are carried to heavy rain, and wind damage it. To avoid this problem, use stockings.
• Water when you see it, the soil is dry, then re-water.
• Do not water the marigold flower overhead, water it from the plant base.
• They will thrive in poor soil so that the plant does not need fertilizer. Use potash fertilizer to help flowers bloom for extended periods during the flowering period for best results.
• Africa dense double flower headstands for rot in cold weather.  Read also.

Varieties of the marigold plant

01. Tagetes

Tagetes species of varying sizes are 0.1 m – 2.2 m long. Most species have green leaves, with golden orange, yellow, and white flowers. Marigold flower is 4 to 6 cm in diameter. This perennial species is quite popular, and it grows annually in horticulture.

02. Common 

Usually, it consists of an orange color. It has some ornamental plants from the Asteraceae family, that are widely cultivated by people.

Insects and Disease of Marigold Plant

This plant has some pest problems. To avoid these problems, the plant should grow around the cabbage and broccoli. Keep an eye on this plant is quite a slug harm. Soft-bodied insects, aphids, and spiders finish with insecticidal soap spray or from a strong stream of water. (1)

Keep in mind bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, Alternaria leaf spot, damping-off, root rot, and the risk.

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