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Tagetes

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Also called Marigold

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Tagetes
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“They are hardy or half hardy annuals” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Lightfull sunlight

“These plants thrive in full sunlight and require a well-drained soil.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Watermoderately

“Water them moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Soil pH6–7

“The soil that Marigolds grow in should be organically enhanced, and of pH 6 to 7.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Hardiness zonesZones 1 to 10

“Growing Region: Zones 1 to 10.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Spacing6 in

“space small marigold varieties about 15 cm (6 inches) apart; medium species 30 cm (12 inches) apart; and large marigolds from 45 to 60 cm apart (18 to 24 inches).” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Height6–36 in

“They are hardy or half hardy annuals, and generally reach heights of 15 to 90 cm (6 to 36 inches) - depending upon the species.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Propagationseed

“so if you require more plants then they should be propagated from seed.” — Tagetes Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Edible partsflowers, juice of the leaves, oil

“The FLOWERS are used as a mosquito repellent.” — Tagetes: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose & Precautions

Toxicitynot toxic

“Be careful, as these beautiful flowers are toxic!” — Marigold Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Pestssome garden pests above, below ground

“Repel some garden pests above and below ground” — 15 Best Companion Plants for Tagetes Marigolds (+ 3 Plants to Avoid) | Agri Farming

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