Marigold, with its radiant flowers, is known for its multiple benefits. Marigold doesn't just excel in beauty, but it also plays a significant role in regenerative agriculture, permaculture, or organic farming. Marigolds attract pollinators and beneficial insects, aiding in biological pest control. They are traditionally deployed in bio-intensive planting schemes to deter harmful nematodes in the soil. The bright petals of the marigold discourage many destructive insects from neighboring crops, making this plant an excellent companion for several agricultural crops. Their roots excrete a substance that can deter nematodes for several years. Their quick growth and dense nature can help reduce weed growth and erosion, providing a living mulch. Marigolds can be incorporated into your crop rotation program, improving your soil health organically and sustaining perennial crops. Marigold is also known for its powerful antifungal properties, and it's often used in prevention and treatment of plant diseases. The flowers are typically harvested for their medicinal properties. They are edible and often used to add color in salads, or as a topping for desserts. Marigold plants have been used for a multitude of medicinal purposes, in particular their potential wound healing properties.
Growing Details
Marigold are easy to grow. They prefer a well-drained soil in a sunny location and can grow in both sandy and clay soils. Marigolds are drought-tolerant and do not require much fertilization.
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Calendula officinalis</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Mediterranean
applicable geo region: Worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
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Harvest:
beginning
of Jun for 60 days
Seed Start:
end
of Jun
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Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(2/5)
edible uses: Marigold flowers are edible and can be used in salads, teas, and as garnish for various dishes.
Medicinal Rating:
(3/5)
medicinal uses: Marigold has been used for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. It is also used for digestive and skin problems.
health concerns: No significant health concerns have been reported about marigold. However, people with allergies might react to marigold.
other uses: Marigolds have been used for dyeing fabric and cosmetics. It is also used in making perfumes and cut flower arrangements.
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Botanical data
specie: Calendula officinalis
common names: neven (serbian)
family: Asteraceae
sub family: Asteroideae
tribe: Calenduleae
sub tribe: Calenduleae
genus: Calendula
Growing Conditions
area needed: 0.2 m
spacing: 0.25 m
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 18°C / 15°C / 23°C
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / 10°C / 30°C
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Medium
frost tender: Low
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first harvest: 1 years
life span: None years
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max height: None m
max width: None m
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growth details: Marigold are easy to grow. They prefer a well-drained soil in a sunny location and can grow in both sandy and clay soils. Marigolds are drought-tolerant and do not require much fertilization.
Potential Disturbances: Marigold plants may encounter disturbances from slugs, snails, caterpillars, and whiteflies. These pressures can impact plant growth and health, requiring attention to habitat management and plant care.
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