Valuable tips for growing marigolds in the garden

Marigolds: description

Perhaps, marigolds are one of the permanent inhabitants of gardens in our country, but they were brought from America. They are very easy to recognize at first glance, their fruits are black, their leaves are pinnate, pointed. And inflorescences in the form of baskets of all shades of yellow, orange and brown. And they have a scent like asters, some people may not like the scent.

How to plant correctly

First, small holes are made at a distance of two centimeters from each other and seeds are sown in them. After that, it is necessary to sprinkle with a thin layer of earth and water it extremely carefully so as not to overdo it and not to ruin the plant. After the appearance of the first leaves, it is required to transplant to a new place, only with deeper holes.

There is a rule that the earlier you plant marigolds, the earlier they will bloom. And indeed it is. If you want to plant a plant in the spring, then it is best to plant directly in mid-May.

Marigolds: how to care for flowers

Marigolds are plants that can bloom anywhere in terms of lighting. But, of course, best of all, more luxuriant only in the sunniest places. During growth, it is required to regularly moisten the soil. And then watering a little, so that there is no stagnation of moisture and the plant does not start to hurt.
If there is a desire to feed the marigolds, then it is best to do this about once a month. Otherwise, the flowers will grow, but not bloom. There is even a system for feeding marigolds, which consists of three stages:

Top dressing when the seedlings are almost 10 cm;

With the appearance of the first buds;

Before flowering, regularly loosen the ground and prune the plant annually in the summer, this will allow the formation of lush bushes.

Plant pests and diseases

The smell that marigolds emit, and the roots of these flowers, repels all pests and fungal diseases. Therefore, experts advise to enclose almost the entire area with these flowers. But due to poor care, for example, lack of moisture, spider mites may appear. Rot and fungus from dampness. From low temperature and humidity, gray rot - the plant is covered with spots.