Plant GuideMarigold
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🌼Edible FlowerEasy
Marigold
Tagetes spp. · Asteraceae
Also helps deter pests
pH 6 – 7.5
15 – 30°C
40–60 days
Growth: fast
High
Care Notes
Also helps deter pests
Health Benefits
Eye health support (lutein)
Culinary Uses
Petals, colouring
Root Behaviour
Moderate
Common Problems
Problems
Minimal
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#edible-flower#companion-planting#pest-deterrent#fast-growing#low-nutrient
Season
Spring–Autumn