Marigold Plants

It depends on the variety of the marigold, but most of the hybridized varieties of Marigold are perennials.

Separate the petals from fully matured and dried flowers and these are used as seed for growing Marigold plant.To grow plant through seed consider the following points.

1. Use a pot having 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the pot with well drained soil. Sprinkle 4-6 seeds in pot and cover lightly by soil and apply water.
3. Maintain the moisture in soil by applying water if soil in pot (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Seeds will germinate within a week.

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Marigold is one of the popular flowering plants used for worship purposes.Apart from beauty, they are also known for their insect repellent and medicinal properties.

Plant is grown by seeds and tip cuttings. Consider the following points to grow plant.

1. Sunlight- At least 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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You can plant Marigold seeds in January-February or in mid-September.

Yes according to the study published by NYBG, Marigold repels mosquitoes.

Yes, Marigold keeps mosquitoes away.

It depends on the variety of the Marigold, but most of the hybridized varieties of Marigold are perennials.

No, they dont grow every year but they may come back the following year due to self-seeding

Yes Marigold is a shrub

Up to 15000 plants per acre

You can plant Marigold outdoor where morning bright light for 4-6 hours is available.

The main reasons of dying Marigold are as follows

1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

1 or 2 marigold plants should be in one pot.

The most general reasons of not flowering plant are as follows.

1. Lack of proper nutrient (mainly Phosphorus).
2. Improper water and sunlight availability.

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Yes, Marigold plant reproduces through seeds.

Collect the dead seed heads from the marigold plants by cutting them from the plant with pruning shears or scissors. dry them up to 10 days. Separate the petals from flowers, Fill a plastic or paper cups with a good quality potting soil. Moisten the soil completely and allow the tray to drain. Spread the petals evenly in the propagation tray and add a thin layer of the soil on it. Cover the tray with a clear lid or clear plastic film. Set the tray in a warm place that receives bright light. Remove the tray lid or plastic film after most of the seeds have germinated.

Marigold plant last up to one year or most of the hybrid varieties can grow more than one year also.