Marigold Yellow Flower Seeds (Pila Genda/ पीले गेंदा के बीज)

Description

Marigold Yellow Flower Seeds: Enhance your garden with the vibrant charm and natural pest-repelling power of Yellow Marigolds. These popular annuals are a favorite among gardeners for their cheerful blooms and ability to deter unwanted insects. Easy to grow and maintain, marigolds are a perfect addition to any garden, regardless of experience level.  

Key Features:

• Quantity: 100 Seeds
• Type: Yellow Marigold
• Ideal Growing Conditions: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing Season: Throughout the year (India)
• Sowing Method: Seedling transplant
• Germination Temperature: 15-26°C
• Germination Time: 4-10 days
• Blooming Time: 8 weeks from sowing

Planting & Care:

• Grow Bag Size: 12×12, 12×15, or 15×15 (W*H) recommended
• Potting Mix: Use a well-draining potting mix.
• Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours) but can tolerate some shade, especially in hot climates.  
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during initial growth. Once established, water weekly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid overly acidic, clay, or excessively organic soils.
• Temperature: Ideal growing temperature is 18-30°C. Temperatures above 35°C and below 4°C can hinder growth.
• Fertilizer: Marigolds generally don’t require heavy fertilization, but liquid fertilizer can be beneficial for container-grown plants.
• Pest Control: Marigolds can help repel certain pests, but watch for snails, slugs, aphids, and spider mites.  
• Disease Control: Ensure good air circulation to prevent diseases like root rot, gray mold, and powdery mildew.

Pruning/Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.  

Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

FAQs:

• Why is my marigold not flowering? Insufficient sunlight is the most common reason.
• Are marigolds edible? Some marigold varieties are edible and used in salads or as garnishes.  
• Why do marigolds become weak in midsummer? High temperatures can cause some varieties to stop blooming temporarily. They will typically resume blooming in cooler weather.

Technical Details:

• Common Name: Marigold
• Scientific Name: Tagetes
• Plant Height: 50-120 cm
• Growing Level: Easy