Tagetes patula growing herbaceous of the genus Tagetes also known as French marigold, Tagetes patula annual plant mostly also used as ornamental fragrant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 3+.
Leaves edible shape is linear with serrated edges, the leaves connecting together odd pinnate
Tagetes patula flower
Flower edible color yellow, orange, red
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How to grow Tagetes patula growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Allelopathy
Planting season:
Spring
Pests and diseases:
Mites
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
Prune dead flower
Size of the plant?
30-60 cm, 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Flower color yellow, orange, red
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
Spring / Summer
How to harvest the leaves?
Can trim with the branches
Information about leaves:
Leaves edible shape is linear with serrated edges, the leaves connecting together odd pinnate
Uses of Tagetes patula leaves:
Herbs, beverage
Scientific name:
Tagetes patula