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Description

Marigold is among the very popular flowers commonly found in India and other countries. Seed Packet contains 35 seeds.

In India marigold is one of the most commonly grown flowers and used extensively on religious and social functions in different forms.Flowers are sold in the market as loose or as garlands.

This plant was used in ancient Greek, Roman, Arabic and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb as well as a dye for fabrics, foods and cosmetics. The leaves are edible, with the petals added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron. They can be easily cultivated, are widely adaptable to varying soils and climatic conditions and have a good flowering duration. This bushy plant with around 20 to 30 species, have a long flowering period and the colours range from orange, yellow, gold, cream to apricot. They are very much used in making garlands. Make excellent beds and pot decorations.

Seeds Specifications

Seeds per Packet 50
Common Name Zendu, Marigold, Genda, Sanarei, Jhenduphool, Gondephool, Chenna Mallige
Height 2 to 3 feet
Flower Colour Yellow
Bloom Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Germination from large, easily handled seeds is rapid, and blooms should appear within a few weeks of sowing
  • When you water marigolds, allow the soil to dry somewhat between watering, then water well, then repeat the process
  • The densely double flower heads of the African marigolds tend to rot in wet weather
  • Do not water marigolds from overhead
  • Water at the base of the plant

Marigold Pusa Basanti care

  • Sow them directly into the garden once the soil is warm, or start seeds indoors about a month to 6 weeks before the last spring frost date
  • Marigolds need lots of sunshine (at least six hours of direct sunlight) and do well with year-round warm to hot weather
  • Water marigolds the first 10 to 12 days after transplanting bedding plants into the garden
  • Marigolds thrive in poor soil and fertilizer often creates lush, rich foliage with few blooms
Sunlight Marigolds need lots of sunshine
Watering Moderately
Soil Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds thrive in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
Temperature 20 to 30 degree C
Fertilizer Avoid fertilizing the plants.
Harvest Season Summer, winter

Marigold Pusa Basanti special feature

Due to its variable height and colour marigold is especially use for decoration and included in landscape plans.

Marigold Pusa Basanti uses

Ornamental Use:

  • Use in terrace gardening

Medicinal Use:

  • One of the health benefits of marigolds is that it is used in the treatment of minor burns when used in the form of ointments or a tincture
  • Health benefits and therapeutic uses of marigold flowers as well as the leaves of the marigold include it being beneficial in minimizing the number of tumors in the case of breast cancer as well as in the prevention of the development of new cancer cells
  • One of the medicinal uses of marigolds is that it promotes the growth of both new blood vessels as well as new skin tissue and hence it is used in the healing of wounds such as burns, scrapes as well as irritated skin
  • Note: Use only after consulting the specialist

Culinary Use:

  • The bright petals of signet marigolds add color and a spicy tang to salads and other summer dishes
  • The flower petals are sometimes cooked with rice to impart the color (but unfortunately not the flavor) of saffron

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall do marigold pusa basanti grow?

On average marigold pusa basanti grows 2 to 3 feet

What color are marigold pusa basanti ?

A marigold pusa basanti plant bears flowers of color Yellow

How hard is marigold pusa basanti to grow?

A marigold pusa basanti is Easy to grow

How much sunlight does a marigold pusa basanti need?

A marigold pusa basanti prefers Marigolds need lots of sunshine

How much water does a marigold pusa basanti need?

A marigold pusa basanti prefers watering Moderately

What kind of soil does a marigold pusa basanti need?

Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds thrive in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

What temperature does a marigold pusa basanti like?

20 to 30 degree C

How should I fertilize my marigold pusa basanti ?

Avoid fertilizing the plants.

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