Piccolo- Starfire Mix Marigold 300 seeds (Tagetes tenuifolia)

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Starfire Mix marigolds, along with their relatives of the Tagetesgenus, are annual plants native to Mexico and Central America, popular for their delicate, tiny, single, golden-to-orange flowers, lacy foliage and dwarf habit. There are many reasons why marigolds are used widely as an old-fashioned bedding plant: They are hardy and easy to grow – a leading companion plant that repels pests, and their flowers and leaves have a superb citrusy flavour. Beyond being a common decorative plant, one of the most striking uses for the plant is in ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations in Mexico, where they are called Flores de Muerto.

LATIN NAME
Tagetes tenuifolia

SEEDS
300 seeds

NAME
Marigold

VARIETY
Starfire Mix

SHORT DESCRIPTION
A brilliant, old-fashioned flower that enhances joy and life

PLANT SIZE
Height30 cm
Width30 cm

CONTAINER SIZE
Height20 cm
Width20 cm

COMPANION PLANT
Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, melons.

SOWING
IndoorNot required
OutdoorApr-June

TIMING
Germination5-15 days
Harvesting70 days

SPACING
When sowing5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
When thinning10 cm

GROWING
SunligthFull sun to partial shade
SoilWell-drained, light and moist soil
WateringRegular, abundant watering
FeedingLight feeder

CARING
Expert tipPinch the tops of the plants to encourage bushier plants and deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Water well in dry heat, but allow the soil to dry between waterings.

SUPPORTING
PollinatorsAttracts bees and butterflies
PestsRepels whiteflies, nematodes and mosquitoes

HARVESTING
Harvest marigold flowers as they open in late morning for garlands, cut flowers and edible uses. Marigolds are easy to dry and store for later use. Spread the flowers on a screen to dry in a well-ventilated, shady location and store in glass jars.

EATING
Medicinal propertiesThey are used as a remedy for snakebites and bruises in Central and South America.
How to eatMarigolds are eaten as petals or leaves, raw or blanched, fresh or dry, sweet or savoury, in salads, cakes and teas. They also add a rich colour to stews, sauces and soups, including classic marigold cheese soup in the U.S.

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