Marigold flower

When to Sow Marigold Seeds As tropical or semi-tropical plants, marigolds don’t like the cold. When direct sowing them in your garden, wait at least one, better two weeks after the final spring frost. Indoors, you can start them much earlier, about six to eight weeks before the average last frost date in your area. SyhinStas / Getty Images Why Marigolds Are Beneficial in Vegetable Gardens Whether you plant African marigolds or French marigolds, these cheerful flowers do lots of good things for your vegetable garden. The vibrant yellow or orange flowers attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Marigolds also attract beneficial insects such as lacewings, ladybeetles, and parasitic wasps. • Select a sunny spot that gets at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight. In soil that is free of weeds and large rocks, place the seeds one inch apart on the soil surface and press them down firmly. Marigold seeds require light to germinate, so cover the seeds with only a very thin layer of soil, not thicker than 1/16 inch. • Once the seedlings emerge, start thinning them by cutting unwanted seedlings at ground level with scissors. Don’t remove all the extra seedlings at once but do it gradually as they grow and start to overcrowd each other. The goal is space of eight to 10 inches between small varieties such as French marigolds, and at least 10 to 12 inches between the larger African varieties. How to Start Marigold Seeds Indoors Because marigolds germinate q...

Pot marigold is a plant that belongs to the daisy (Asteraceae) family. It's been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. What Is Marigold (Calendula)? Calendula is a small bushy plant that has light green leaves and flowers that can be yellow or orange. There are about 20 species of plants that are part of the Calendula family. But only Calendula officinalis, more commonly known as calendula, is used for medicines and as food. Calendula has several common names: • Poet’s marigold • Pot marigold • Marigold Calendulas are not the same as true marigolds. True marigolds are of the Tagetes genus and are popular ornamental plants. The two flowers look quite similar with their bright yellow and orange shade and are often confused. But while calendula flowers are edible, there’s some disagreement about whether true marigolds are edible. The word "calendula" comes from the Latin kalendae or Middle English word calends, which means “first day of the month.” Experts say this may refer to the plant blooming at the beginning of most months. Marigold Health Benefits In traditional medicine, pot marigold petals have been made into ointments, extracts, and infusions and used for a variety of ailments, including: • Fevers • Jaundice • Stomach ulcers • • Liver problems • Burns and wounds • To stop bleeding There haven't been many scientific studies that support the traditional uses of pot marigold. More research is needed. Talk to your doctor before you start any new treatments o...

Tagetes Before we get too far into this, I have a confession: I love marigolds, everything about them. So, if you were expecting an article about these annual flowers that’s written with journalistic detachment, you’re out of luck. This is my tribute to the peerless marigold, recognizing its great virtues and its hangups as well, with unabashed affection. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission . While preparing for this article, I learned quite a few interesting things about these flowers. They are a surprisingly far-flung flower that has traveled across the Atlantic on multiple occasions. One variety of the flower is even fed to chickens so that egg yolks have a more perfect yellow color. What You’ll Learn • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • History and Cultivation I read a nice apocryphal tale about the origin of the flower’s name. The version of the story I read indicated that Mother Mary of the Christian tradition was robbed by bandits, but when they cut open her purse all that fell out were yellow flowers, something that would one day by named “marigold” (Mary’s gold) in her honor. But there’s a little hole in that story – and I’m not just talking about the one in the purse. The varieties we’re discussing today are botanically known as Tagetes and are indigenous to the Americas. Discovered in the 1500s in Central and South America, these flowers had great religious and social importance to the ...

• • • Companion Planting Companion planting, sometimes called intercropping, can be used to deter pests and improve yields. Some plants work well together, and others just don’t. We are taking a deep dive into these “good neighbor” plants, what works well together, and what should be avoided… but more importantly, we’re explaining why these things may have positive or negative impacts on your plants! • Edible Flowers Flowers you can eat? Absolutely! We’ve compiled a list of some of our all-time favorite edible flowers so that you can sample a petal on a salad or turn them into tea! In many cases here, both the flowers and some other parts of the plant may be edible, but double-check each article before you snack. • • Berries Bursting with juicy goodness, berries are one of the most favored fruits. Here we discuss all elements of growing berries on bushes, trees, or individual plants. No matter whether they’re huge like watermelons or tiny like lingonberries, you’ll find them here! • Citrus Love citrus trees? So do we! We’re sharing tips for growing all sorts of citrus from the simple to the exotic. Lovely lemons, luscious limes, great grapefruit, tasty tangerines and mighty mandarins… and even the freaky finger limes and more! • Fruiting Vines Vines produce all sorts of fruit from cucumbers to passion fruit. We explore this world of long, vining plants and how they can be grown to produce edible harvests in your garden! • Melons We know that most melons are technically ber...

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This Día de los Muertos altar on display at a public shrine in Oaxaca, Mexico, shows several traditional ofrendas, including cempasúchil -- the Aztec name of the marigold flower native to Mexico. Gabriel Perez/Getty Images The musky smell of marigolds, or cempasúchil, were thick throughout Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on Saturday, and Angie Jimenez couldn't wait for it. "I love that smell and I love that it just hangs in the air," she told NPR. Jimenez is the altar coordinator for the ofrendas put together by families commemorating their deceased loved ones. This year, because of COVID-19, that means limiting the number of altars from over 100 to just 80. Still, Jimenez expects that will include thousands of the vibrant orange flowers, whose pungent scent comes from their leaves and stem. "An altar just isn't complete without them. And if you believe what the Aztecs believed, then your ancestors need the scent to find their way back to you," she said. She'll be adding a couple dozen flowers to a personal family altar for her father and sister, who are interred at the cemetery. "Our cempasúchil display will be small by comparison," she said, noting that some of the larger altars can include thick, carefully woven garlands of the flowers measuring 50 feet or more, draped over elaborate altar structures. This image depicts how Día de los Muertos is observed and celebrated. Deceased individuals are remembered with the placement of flowers and candles at their ceme...

Looking to add a colorful border to your garden or raised bed, or just need a pop of color on your patio? Marigolds might be a good option for you. In this article, we’ll talk about how to plant and maintain marigolds in the garden or patio planter this season. Marigolds became wildly popular in the 1970s and are still to this day a common These full sun, heat-loving annuals require minimal upkeep. Contents • 1 About Marigolds • 2 When to Plant • 3 How to Plant • 4 How to Grow • 4.1 Sunlight • 4.2 Location • 4.3 Water • 4.4 Soil • 4.5 Climate & Temperature • 4.6 Fertilizer • 4.7 Maintenance • 4.8 Pruning & Deadheading • 4.9 Propagation • 4.10 Hardening Off • 5 Types of Marigolds • 6 Plant Uses • 7 Pests • 8 Diseases • 9 Frequently Asked Questions • 10 Final Thoughts Pests Aphids, thrips, slugs and snails About Marigolds Marigolds are drought-tolerant plants that attract pollinators and can repel pests in your garden. Marigolds are a popular blooming plant amongst gardeners and can be a great addition to the garden or back patio. They are heat and drought tolerant and have many beneficial qualities. While marigolds add a pop of color to any landscape or garden, this is not the only reason marigolds can be a great addition to the garden. They are widely useful as interplanting crops due to their qualities that attract pollinators, deter pests, and even attract beneficial insects. Marigolds, while easy on the eyes, also attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects ...