Marigolds planting and care in the open field from seeds

Well, who has not heard about the chernobryvtsy loved by our mothers and grandmothers - marigold flowers? They decorate flower beds, delight the eye in squares and parks, frequent guests in the garden, palisade, adjacent to the territories of shops. Marigolds are very famous for their varied bright colors, they have a pleasant specific smell, which is not liked by many garden pests, insects.

The area of ​​application of this plant is very wide: they are used to decorate decorative panels on the walls of facades of houses, loggias, balconies, and also grow well in flower beds, in flower beds. They look good when decorating a decorative landscape in the architectural design of decorating plots.

How to grow marigolds?

How to plant marigolds on seedlings correctly photo

Marigolds are very picky about care, it is not for nothing that the fame of one of the most unpretentious flowers that are grown artificially has strengthened behind them. They can grow on any land. But they love bright places, waterlogging of the soil is undesirable. Watering is not frequent, which can be combined with fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, diluting fertilizers in water.

Gardeners often practice planting marigolds between the beds or near the greenhouse.

• Having a specific smell, this plant repels harmful insects. Marigolds can grow in flower beds, special containers, flowerpots and even shallow pots decorating walls or loggias.

All varieties of flowers can be sown in open ground with seeds.To do this, it is best to purchase seeds at specialized retail outlets. With further breeding, there will be enough of those seeds that are called after seed ripening. But be sure to take into account: if you use the seeds of the same plants for several years, they may lose the properties of the original variety, and will not look like the variety that you purchased.

Sowing and growing can be done in two ways:

• pre-grown seedlings;
• sowing seeds directly into the ground;

The choice of growing method may depend on growing factors: what time the flowers are needed, the duration of flowering, the required amount, weather conditions and growing conditions.

When to plant marigolds in open ground? Remember: night temperatures should not drop below 5 degrees. This is usually the end of April in regions with a mild climate. You can plant seedlings in open ground until the end of May and the beginning of June.

How to plant marigolds by seeds in open ground

Planting marigolds Marigolds growing from seeds when to plant

When to plant marigolds in the ground with seeds? It all depends on the climate, the main thing is that there is no frost at night and the soil is ripe. Keep in mind that the seeds of the Chernobryvians are not afraid of frost, and can even overwinter or endure sowing before winter. They just won't rise before the earth warms up. Still often worried about how many marigolds sprout. If the weather is warm, you have to wait two to three weeks before the first shoots appear.

We sow like this:

1. The embedment depth is small, you can make grooves with a hoe or small holes, up to 5 cm deep.
2. They strive to make the distance no closer than 10-15 cm between plants. But you can also sow with a continuous ribbon, and then transplant excess plants.
3. Cover the seeds with earth using a rake.
4. Watering.

On this, all the wisdom is over. However, you can speed up the flowering a little and improve the conditions of detention, more on that below.

When sowing marigold seeds in open ground, consider the conditions that are necessary for the growth of young plants. Namely: the site should be well lit, they certainly endure the shade, but still do not like it, reacting with a decrease in the abundance of flowering and stretching the bushes, which suffers from their decorative effect.

To get marigolds without seedlings ...

• In the garden, they often strive to prepare a fertile soil mixture well fertilized with mineral and organic fertilizers, but there is no urgent need for this: the flowers are so unpretentious that they can grow on the poorest soils, it is enough just to provide them with the necessary amount of moisture.
• They respond very well to watering, but drying out of the soil is fraught with troubles: the lower leaves dry out, and the bushes themselves stop growing, flowering is meager, inconspicuous.
• Flowers will bloom only one and a half to two months after sowing, this should be taken into account. Early sowing (mid-April) and seed germination before planting will help to slightly reduce the time before blooming and increase the flowering time. This is the method used by experienced florists.

To do this, it is enough to place the seeds in a shallow dish, cover with damp gauze rolled in several layers, place in a plastic bag or wrap with transparent film. After completing these procedures, place the plate in a warm, sunny place: one of the suitable places is the windowsill.

After two to three days, the seeds can be sown, having previously examined them for germination, healthy seeds should be with a swollen and slightly cracked peel. You can lightly dry the seeds in the sun for two to three hours until flowing or not wait, but mix with dry sand and sow with it.

Before planting, it is necessary to moisten the soil, make holes or grooves with a depth of 4-5 cm. It is best to sow seeds in a square-nesting way, that is, the distance between the seeds should be 15-20 cm in a square. After the seeds have sprouted, thinning should be done, leaving the healthiest seedlings.

For those who do not like unnecessary actions ...

• it is quite possible to confine yourself to simple sowing of seeds in rows without any preparation and soaking. Chernobryvtsy will still rise and develop perfectly. Just a week or two later. But do not be lazy to water, no flowers grow without moisture!

How to grow marigold seedlings from seeds at home

Planting marigolds for seedlings When to plant marigolds

When to plant marigolds for seedlings? To get flowering plants in June, it is necessary to prepare the seedlings in advance, which will be planted immediately after the end of the night frosts. Sowing dates begin from the end of February and are shifted until the end of March or mid-April.

You can prepare a nutritious soil mixture in the fall. Peat, turf soil, humus and sand are mixed. River sand can be used, but before adding it to the soil mixture, it is advisable to calcine it in the oven or treat it with potassium permanganate.

However, you can not bother yourself and just buy a ready-made flower substrate in which you can grow beautiful seedlings with strong trunks and spreading leaves.

How to grow seedlings of black-brewers on the windowsill:

How to plant marigold seeds for seedlings photo

• Needle seeds are easy to distribute evenly in the planting container, it is better to leave a distance of 3-4 cm so that the plants turn out to be powerful. Embedding depth 1 cm, two can be.
• You can immediately plant the seeds in separate cups, which will further simplify the task of transplanting to a permanent place. Marigolds get sick longer when the roots are damaged than the same asters, so it is better not to disturb them once again. However, even wilted bushes are accepted over time and take root perfectly.
• For quick germination, you can cover with foil or glass, creating a greenhouse effect. Marigolds take a long time to sprout, so be patient.
• When we see the first shoots, we open the greenhouse.
• You need to water regularly, but not be zealous, so that rot does not develop and the seedlings do not die. A simple moistened state of the soil is enough.
• Do not overheat the air in the room where the seedlings are growing. The temperature should be less than 25 ° C.
• If you notice that the seedlings are elongated and have a pale color, it means that they have little light. You need to choose the sunny side of the apartment or arrange additional lighting.
• If you really want to try, water the seedlings 1-2 times with a solution of complex fertilizer for flowers, with an interval of 10 days.
• Before planting, in a couple of weeks, we begin to harden the seedlings, accustoming them to the sun, wind and coolness. Take it to the balcony, loggia, threshold of the house. We gradually increase the time spent on the street, so that by the time of planting the plants are fully accustomed to the street.

At a height of 10-15 cm, marigold seedlings are ready for transplanting into open ground.

How to sow marigolds for seedlings video:

As you can see, everything is simple: the seeds are large enough, which allows you to plant them one at a time in cups and simply water them without unnecessary hassle until it is time to transplant the seedlings to a permanent place.

Here's another interesting way: sowing marigolds in a snail on paper, the video will tell about this:

Well, probably even the laziest florist will find an acceptable way for himself and will grow black-cutters for his flower bed!

Planting marigold seedlings in open ground

How to plant marigolds in open ground

It's very simple:

• We prepare shallow holes so that a clod of earth fits completely in them.
• You can pre-pour water and put a handful of humus on the bottom.
• Carefully release the seedlings from the cups, set them vertically, sprinkling with soil.
• We water so that the soil subsides, but the water does not stagnate.
• You can immediately grind the surface with what is at hand. These can be last year's leaves, fresh grass, hay or needles from the forest.
• The distance between the holes depends on the selected variety.For low-growing varieties, 10-15 cm is enough, for medium and tall varieties, leave more space, about 30-40 cm.

Chaotic landings look original, creating an unpretentious naturalness. We are all accustomed to rows for a long time, they look boring and familiar. Create a composition, for example, planting petunias in the foreground, and chernobryvtsy in the background.

Another video on how to grow marigold seedlings, plant them in the ground and take care of flowers:

A luxurious flower bed that does not require much maintenance? Now you see that it's easy with marigolds!

Outdoor care

Flowers marigolds planting and care in the open field photo

Plants are not demanding to care for and do not require special costs and efforts. However, perhaps, like all cultivated plants, watering and weeding from weeds and soil cultivation in the form of loosening are required.

How to water

Watering is necessary in moderation, but you cannot do without it, otherwise your flower bed will be covered with dried brooms, only the tops of which will retain a fresh look. Especially if it's a hot summer. Do not rely only on rain, water at least once every three days, remembering to loosen the ground after watering to conserve moisture. Simultaneously with watering, fertilizing can be carried out by diluting mineral and organic fertilizers in water.

In summer, when the weather is hot, watering is best done in the morning or evening after sunset to prevent crusting on the ground. If watering is done during the day, then it is imperative to loosen the top layer of the earth.

Foliar and root feeding

If the land is prepared correctly before planting, then the marigolds do not need additional feeding. If, on the other hand, it is clear from the plant that the development is not going well, it is possible to fertilize with complex fertilizers on the leaves.

The use of fresh organic matter is not recommended. It is better to ferment the same grass or manure for a couple of weeks and dilute with water in a ratio of 1:10, pouring a liter of solution under each bush.

It must be remembered that an overdose of fertilizers has a detrimental effect on plant growth. Mineral fertilizers are applied for the first time during the period of intensive plant growth, the second time when the first buds appear, and the third time before flowering.

Formation of bushes

Very rarely does anyone bother with this at all. However, if you have time, you can give the marigolds a beautiful shape. Prune some extra branches off the main stem. This procedure will noticeably improve the nutrition of the remaining buds. The optimal pruning time is summer, when you can already see how the buds are opening. Also, buds with signs of any disease, small or wilted, are cut off. After the formation of the bush, the appearance of new additional branches of the stem is suspended.

Seed collection

For planting next year, it is enough to use seeds that can be collected from flowers grown on the site. To do this, it is enough to choose a bright and healthy bush, let it ripen completely, then cut the buds and dry them. After which the seeds are easily separated, they can be stored in a paper bag. When using this method, it must be borne in mind that this will not affect the health of the plant itself, but you can get a different color of the baskets, different from the mother.

Pests and the fight against them

Due to its natural properties, the plant not only protects itself from various infectious diseases, but also covers the surrounding area with special essential oils (expressed by a specific smell), which has antiseptic properties. Using this property, gardeners and gardeners plant marigolds next to vegetable beds and greenhouses, or in combination with other flowers.

Slugs and snails

To combat them, you can use special preparations that are purchased in stores, or use an old recipe: sprinkle the edges of the garden,if possible, and the whole bed, dry ash. Having previously collected all the snails and slugs from the beds.

Spider mite

When a spider mite appears, it is best to eliminate the plants immediately in order to prevent the spread of the disease to other bushes; for the prevention of the disease, in addition to special preparations, you can use folk recipes, for example, a mixture of yarrow with onion infusion.

Gray rot

This disease most often appears in wet weather, when morning fog sets in and the earth does not have time to dry out. If this disease is detected, the plants must be removed and burned. the place must be treated with potassium permanganate, or spilled with boiling water, otherwise there will be a risk of infecting all plants and not only marigolds.

Marigolds in landscape design photo

Marigolds look very beautiful in compositions with ageratum

To decorate a personal plot or flower bed, these flowers can be used in a wide variety of combinations.

Petunia and marigolds look beautiful photo

This is all the more pleasant, because: unpretentious care, different bright colors, difference in growth height, abundance of color, long flowering period can be used almost indefinitely.

Beautiful marigolds photo compositions

Marigolds are great in single plantings and combined, they are planted in parks, on the curbs of footpaths, flowerpots for various recreation areas. They are used to decorate balconies and loggias or even billboards, front walls of houses.

Marigolds in the garden photo flower beds

Experienced gardeners recommendations

Some flower growers recommend different dates for planting seeds for seedlings. In their opinion, tall varieties are suitable for the earliest planting date (about March), in April it is necessary to sow seeds of low-growing crops. Another option worthy of attention is the purchase of seedlings in specialized stores, which you can find out about in Internet sources.

When purchasing seedlings in specialized stores or special nurseries, the seedlings are sold already germinated in special peat cups. Before planting, it is necessary to look at each leaf for damage or any foreign brown spots. Be sure to ask the seller about the conditions for planting and growing these seedlings, as they may differ from those described above.

Marigold varieties with photo names and descriptions

Marigold erect or African Tagetes erecta

Marigold erect or African Tagetes erecta photo

Representatives of this species are annual plants that reach a height of up to 120 cm, some species grow only up to 30 cm. This seemingly disadvantage is used by gardeners to create the illusion of an endless field of flowers.

Flowers of various heights in compositions are good in flower beds, flower beds or specially created areas with a sufficient amount of land. Large baskets of flowers look good in bouquets. The stem on which the buds are held is tough and sturdy.

Cirrus leaves are arranged alternately, have a light green or green color. The flower buds are mostly terry, spherical in shape, monochromatic shades from bright yellow to deep orange with dark edging. The species is not demanding to care for, has good resistance to low temperatures and various diseases.

Varieties of upright marigolds:

Marigolds erect variety Antigua photo

Antigua - baskets in diameter from 8 to 10 cm. Bright yellow or orange. Refers to low-growing varieties: the average flower height is from 20 to 30 cm.

Marigolds erect grade Kilimanjaro photo

Kilimanjaro - a distinctive feature of this species is light petals of flowers, there are white with cream shades. They grow up to 70 cm.

White marigolds erect grade Eskimo photo

Popsicle - this kind of "Marigolds" have white buds. Differs from Kilimanjaro in short stature. Grows up to 30 cm.

Marigold erect Aztec Lime Green photo

Aztec Lime Green - Marigolds with a shade of bud petals between white and brown. The variety is medium-sized.

Marigold rejected

Marigolds rejected terry Carmen planting and care photo

One of the distinctive features of this species is the presence on the stem of numerous shoots with small spherical baskets. It is this structure of the stem that makes it spreading.
The height of a bush of this variety reaches 20 or 40 cm, that is, they can be different in height and volume of flower baskets.
The color palette of the buds can be two-color, usually in the middle of the flower is yellow towards the edges there is a color change to yellow or red.

Varieties of rejected marigolds popular in Russia:

Marigold Lemon Jam Photo

Lemon jam - short, well-branched bushes with bright yellow, lemon flowers.

Marigolds rejected variety Carmen photo

Carmen, undersized variety up to 20 cm, bush well. The flower buds are small up to three to four centimeters, the yellow core smoothly turns to dark red along the extreme petals.

Marigolds rejected variety Queen Sofia photo

Queen Sofia... A distinctive feature is dark red petals, the edges shimmer with a bronze color, in the form of the extract, they are weakly double, they are distinguished by red petals, which have a faint shade of bronze at the edges. One row of petals in shape, inflorescences are weakly double.

Thin-leaved sheep Tagetes tenuifolia

Tagetes tenuifolia small-leaved ragweed photo of the name of varieties with descriptions

This is a less common variety of marigolds, but its difference from the rest is so great that it seems that this flower is a completely different species. The difference is that the trunk is very branching, and the baskets can be of different colors. Additional attractiveness is created by the leaves, which are carved, long, narrow leaves in the rosettes of which small multi-colored flowers are beautifully attached. The height of the trunk reaches 30 - 40 cm. The flower itself is small and resembles a chamomile in shape, there are many of them on the bushy trunk, which creates a uniquely beautiful bouquet. Petal colors range from bright yellow to red or purple.

Varieties of fine-leaved marigolds:

Marigold red devil photo

Red Devil - a profusely flowering variety with large blood-red flowers and rich green leaves. The stunning contrast is truly mesmerizing both in single plantings and in combination with colors of white, yellow, blue shades.

Marigolds red gem photo

Red gem - Medium-sized (up to 30 cm) plant with reddish petals framing a bright yellow center. Bloom until autumn frosts. It bushes well, is not demanding in Care.

Marigolds grade Gnome photo

Dwarf... The name itself indicates the low growth of the plant (up to 20 cm), the main trunk has many branches, resulting in a highly branched bush with numerous bright yellow flowers and a red core.

In order for marigolds to grow well, it is necessary to follow certain agricultural techniques when planting and caring for flowers.

Small-flowered marigold Tagetes patula

Small marigolds Tagetes patula ‘Bonanza Harmony’ photo

The name speaks for itself, these are short plants up to 30 cm in height with a scattering of small flowers-baskets on long peduncles. They delight with beautiful flowers from July to the end of August.

Description of marigold flowers, their distinctive features

The plant belongs to the Asteraceae or Asteraceae family. These flowers are mainly grown in gardens, but due to their stunning unpretentiousness, flowers have also become very popular in decorating loggias, and they are also grown on balconies.

Another name for the flower is Tagetes (Tagétes) - This name refers to distant legendary times. Once upon a time in Ancient - Roman mythology, there were many gods.Once one of them, whose name was Jupiter, had a grandson, named Tagetes.

All varieties of marigolds photo and description

The grandson had a divine foresight, a romantic character and was very handsome. When the time came to show the world a beautiful plant rediscovered in South America, the Swedish scientist, renowned naturalist and physician Carl Linnaeus named it by this name of the young god. Indeed, flowers called Tagetes still continue to amaze people with their romantic peculiar beauty.

The plant got the popular name Marigold because of the inflorescences that bloom with bright buds, very delicate to the touch, somewhat similar to velvet scraps of fabric. The birthplace of the flower is considered to be the Central part and the south of America, where the largest number of different species are distributed. In the middle of the 16th century, the Tagetes first went to Europe and then to Russia. The scientific approach to the selection and cultivation of these flowers makes them popular all over the world. Already, seemingly, "Marigolds" can be found in all countries of the world.

Marigolds photo of flowers in a flower bed and in a garden

Marigold itself is a herbaceous plant with flowering buds, a bit resembling small bushes with a large stem and branches in the form of branches extending from it. The height of the stem and the size of the bud are different depending on the variety. There are very small specimens, in contrast to them there are varieties that grow more than a meter. Such a plant looks very good in individual plantings in flower beds and flower beds.

The breeder also managed to breed low-growing varieties with small flower buds, such plants are best suited for decorating external walls, balconies and loggias in hanging vases.

Small marigolds planting and care photo of flowers in a flower bed

The stem is erect or branched, which makes it possible to form a bush of buds standing on one stem, the stems are tough and very strong. The leaves of the plant are pinnate or porous - divided. The color of the leaves depends on the composition of the soil and can be bright green or ordinary. The root system is widely branched, fibrous. Inflorescences consist of baskets of various colors and shades. The traditional color for marigolds is considered yellow and burgundy brown along the edges of the petals, with shades of orange, white and red varieties are less common.

Flowerbeds of petunias and marigolds photo

A basket of flowers consists of two parts: the middle ones are tubular, to the edge the flower is represented by a petal inflorescence. In appearance, the baskets can be simple and terry. Several baskets of different size and color can bloom on one stem at the same time. Duration of flowering, from early summer to autumn frosts. After the basket fades, they have a fruit tied in the form of an achene, resembling the needles of a hedgehog. The seeds retain a high germination capacity, so if they fall into the ground, they can germinate anywhere there is fertile soil.

Marigolds have a specific smell that insects do not like; this property is used by gardeners, planting them along the edges of flower beds or other plantings. Some types of marigolds are used in traditional medicine.

Marigolds (tagetes) are one of the most popular flower beds. Bright warm colors of flowers, unpretentiousness and long flowering make them ideal candidates for balconies, city beds and country design.

For planting, you can buy already flowering plants, but it will not be difficult to grow marigolds from seeds. You just need to understand how and when to plant marigolds for seedlings, what kind of care the seedlings need and where it is better to place them on the site.

In addition, the choice of varieties when buying seeds is much wider and you can plant what you really want. For example, such an unusual variety as "Red Gem" with a voluminous head of small red flowers or a hybrid variety "Kilimanjaro" with large white balls intended for cutting.

Variety of marigolds

Tagetes belongs to the Asteraceae family, comes from the mountainous regions of Mexico, in nature it is found throughout Central and South America. The genus includes 40 species, including annuals and perennials. But in Europe it is grown only as an annual crop. The most popular types:

• anise - all parts of the plant have a smell similar to the smell of tarragon, but more pleasant and strong;
• rejected, or French, or small-flowered - bushes 15-50 cm high, branching strongly from the ground with inflorescences-baskets 4-6 cm in size; grown as ornamental since the 16th century;
• erect, or African - bushes with a pronounced main stem, from 45 cm to 150 cm high; inflorescences from 6 cm to 13 cm in diameter, simple, double or semi-double;
• thin-leaved, or Mexican - low (20–40 cm) compact bushes with small (1.5–3 cm) flowers; in culture since the end of the 18th century.

About the benefits of marigolds

Tagetis upright "Kilimanjaro"

The role of marigolds is not limited to their decorative value.

• Until now, marigold flowers are an attribute of Indian magic rituals;
• infusions of flowers treat many diseases: problems with digestion, blood vessels, immunity, nerves;
• dried petals are ground into powder, using as a spice (Imeretian saffron);
• fresh flowers are added to marinades and pickles for aroma and firmness;
• the sharp aroma of marigolds scares away insects and interrupts the smells of other plants, confusing insects. Therefore, they are used for joint landings;
• Old bushes shallowly buried in autumn, as well as watering with "herbal tea" from marigolds, heal the soil.

Growing technique

You can sow seeds directly into open ground in late May or early June. But then flowering will not begin until July. In addition, young seedlings can easily become prey for insects, therefore, the seedling method is most often used.

Sowing seeds

First you need to decide when to sow marigolds for seedlings. The correct planting time is one of the factors influencing the receipt of high-quality seedlings.

Sowing dates

From emergence to the beginning of flowering, marigolds usually take 40-50 days. It is possible to plant seedlings in open ground after the threat of recurrent frosts is gone, since marigolds will not survive freezing. For the middle lane, this is not earlier than the second week of June. It will take about a week for germination,

then the optimal sowing time is the second decade of April.

If you plant the seeds much earlier, the seedlings will stretch out due to too short daylight hours, and then require large pots for replanting and take up a lot of space. When planted in a permanent place, overgrown seedlings will take root less well.

Marigolds erect

The only species that is sown earlier than others, in the second decade of March, is erect marigolds. Among them there are many tall (up to 150 cm) varieties, so they need to be given more time to develop than rejected and thin-leaved species.

If we are talking about planting seedlings in containers on a well-lit balcony, then the growing process can be started earlier. It is necessary to calculate the timing so that the seedlings can be planted when the air on the balcony does not fall below 5 ° C at night.

Some summer residents sow marigold seeds in a greenhouse in early May, covering the crops with lutrasil or other non-woven fabric. Such plants will begin to bloom in early July, which is a bit late, but this option will suit those who do not have enough window sills for seedlings.

Sowing

The seeds should be fresh, maximum two years old, and the soil should be light and fertile.

Optimal soil composition:

• take 1 kg of garden land
• 1 kg of peat,
• 1 kg of rotted compost and
• 500 g of washed coarse river sand.

Holes are pierced in the bottom of the seedling box and drainage is poured, then filled with earth and watered. In a day or two, you can start planting.

On the surface of the soil, grooves are drawn every 2 cm and seeds are laid out on them every 1 cm.The seeding depth is 5–10 mm. Then spill it with warm water and sprinkle it with earth. Cover with glass or a transparent bag and put in a warm place (22-25 ° C). Seedlings appear within a week, and the boxes are transferred to a light cool (18–20 ° C) windowsill.

Picking

After the appearance of the first two true leaves, marigold seedlings are transplanted into more spacious containers. It is better to take separate pots, but you can plant the seedlings in large boxes, according to the 7x7 cm scheme. When planting, the sprouts are buried to the cotyledon leaves so that the plants grow strong and have a powerful root system.

Tall varieties of erect marigolds, cut into common boxes, it is advisable to transplant one more time when the leaves begin to overlap.

Seedling care

Seedlings of Tagetes are very unpretentious, but they can get sick with a black leg if watering is too abundant, and the soil temperature is low or the soil is too heavy. It is recommended not to put boxes directly on a cold window sill, but to put insulating materials under the bottoms. These can be pieces of styrofoam or cuts of travel foam mats.

Seedlings need good lighting.

A week before planting in a permanent place, you need to start hardening the plants.

To do this, marigold seedlings in the daytime are taken out to the balcony or moved to a greenhouse. At first, hardening lasts a couple of hours, gradually the time is increased. The seedlings prepared in this way will not be burned by the sun after transplanting and will not freeze with short-term drops in temperature to + 5 ° C.

Caring for marigolds in flower beds

It is easier to care for grown plants than for seedlings. However, there are important points to be observed.

Planting seedlings to a permanent place

In the middle lane, marigold seedlings are planted in open ground after June 7, when the danger of morning frosts has passed. In the south - a month earlier, in early May.

Soils are preferable neutral in acidity, light loam or sandy loam. You can not plant marigolds on a low place where water can stagnate during heavy rains, they will rot there.

Plants are watered 1-2 hours before transplanting. Seedlings are placed at a distance of 15 cm to 50 cm from each other. If you plant marigolds thicker, then a dense flowering carpet or thick borders will grow. When sparsely planted, the bushes turn into lush blooming balls. Low-growing varieties are planted more often than tall ones.

The seedlings of marigolds are carefully removed from the seedling pots, trying not to damage the earthen ball, and placed in the holes previously spilled with water. Then the earth around the flower is compacted and watered.

Care features

Tagetes care is simple:

• Plants need regular watering, although they will tolerate a short drought more easily than excessive moisture. When the weather is hot, the flowers begin to water every evening;
• A prerequisite for lush flowering is placement in an open, sunny place. However, you can grow marigolds in light partial shade;
• the formation of a dense crust on the soil should not be allowed. Loosening or mulching with cut grass, straw, or torn weeds will help the air to penetrate to the roots. The added bonus of mulch is that it will help retain moisture in the soil. But during the period of prolonged rains, it is better to remove the dry grass cover so that the plants do not rot;
• on infertile soils, marigolds are fed 3-4 times per season with complex fertilizers. You can use both mineral and organic, such as herbal tea. This affordable product is prepared by fermenting various weeds in a barrel of water. Fresh manure is contraindicated for marigolds;
• to make the plants look neat and bloom profusely, old flowers should be removed:
• tall varieties of marigolds need to be tied up, so it is better to plant them on the south side of tall bushes;
• weeding is carried out if necessary.But if marigolds grow densely or are well mulched, then there is no need for this type of work.

Dangerous moments

In general, marigolds are not very susceptible to attacks by insects and infections, but they also have enemies.

Naked slugs

Slugs like Tagetes very much, especially young seedlings. To protect the plants, the soil is sprinkled with granules containing iron phosphate. This substance is not dangerous to humans, and is completely decomposed in the soil into iron and phosphate. It also does not harm bees and earthworms, and it causes dehydration in slugs. Consumption of granules 5 g per 1 sq. m.

Another way to fight is to install bait-traps in the form of saucers or special containers with beer installed at ground level next to the plants. The slugs crawl into the trap, attracted by the smell, and drown. An even greater effect is given by the bait sold in stores, developed according to a special formula. It is suitable for all types of slugs, one serving mixed with water is enough for 3 weeks.

Spider mite

Likes to feast on marigold leaves and spider mites. Plants are especially often affected by these insects in hot weather. Treatment of plants and soil surface with acaricides (actellik, neostomazan, omite or demitan) will help against the tick. For reliability, you need to carry out 3-4 sprays at intervals of a week. If the lesion is small, then there will be enough biological products, for example, phytoverma. You can also use natural remedies: infusions of hot peppers, onions, garlic or yarrow, tansy.

Blackleg

With a combination of factors such as low soil temperature, waterlogging and a dense crust on the surface, marigold seedlings can get sick with a black leg. A symptom of the disease will be the appearance of light spots in the lower part of the stem, which will gradually turn black and rot. The plant in this case is difficult to save, you need to remove it so as not to spread the disease to neighboring areas. It is best to transplant the remaining healthy seedlings into a new disinfected soil, or at least sprinkle the soil with ash and revise the watering schedule downward. Watering the tagetes is necessary only when the top layer of the soil dries out by 1-1.5 cm.

Root rot

This disease is caused by the same factors as the black leg. But it is already characteristic of adult marigold plants. Root rot is recognized by yellowing of stems and leaves. If you notice these signs in time, then there is a chance to save the plant. The first aid will be loosening the soil and reducing watering. If the bush grows in a low place or in too heavy soil, you can try to save it by transplanting it to more suitable conditions: a well-drained light substrate in a high place or on a slope.

Conclusion

Marigolds rejected bloom

Subject to the cultivation methodology, marigolds will delight with their continuous flowering from June to September.

And if you plant the beds with cabbage, potatoes, strawberries with a border of low-growing varieties, then the garden will become not only beautiful, but also healthier. By collecting marigold inflorescences in the midst of flowering, you can prepare a spice that will improve the taste of dishes until next summer. Such a multifunctional plant should definitely find a place in the garden.

Video

Marigolds (tagetes) are perhaps the most popular plant, which many grow in flower beds. But these flowers, due to their unpretentiousness, bright color and long flowering, decorate not only the local area, parks and streets, they are often grown on balconies, loggias and window sills.

To decorate your site, you can purchase plants that are already ready for flowering, but it will not be difficult to grow seedlings yourself from seeds. You just need to understand at what time to sow the seeds, how to care for the seedlings, and where it is better to equip a flower bed on the site.

In addition, when planting with seeds, you can choose the plant you need according to its characteristics, especially since stores offer a large assortment of various planting materials.

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Description of Chernobrivts

Marigolds are beautiful flowering plants with branched or erect stems that can bush and grow from 20 to 150 cm in height.

The root system is fibrous, the leaves are pinnately dissected or pinnately separate, alternate or opposite, the color of the greenery can be light or dark green.

Baskets of inflorescences from yellow to bright orange or brown shades. Flowering begins in June and may last until the first frost. It should be noted that marigolds can be sown on their own... The germination of seeds caught in the soil lasts up to 4 years. The pleasant smell does not come from the buds, but from the greenery of the plant.

In addition to this flower bed with marigolds on the site, this is an invaluable home pharmacy.

Flowers help in the treatment of the following diseases:

• prevention of cataracts;
• diabetes;
• inflammation of the spleen;
• stomatitis;
• asthma;
• bronchitis;
• cold.

Also, a decoction of dried flowers is recommended to drink in case of intoxication, to purify the blood.

How to grow at home and on the site?

Marigolds have a short growing season and can start flowering as early as the second month after sowing seeds. Due to the fact that the plant is unpretentious to weather conditions and tolerates small spring frosts, it does not need a covering material when sowing seeds directly in open ground or in boxes on the balcony.

It is necessary to plant marigold seeds at a time when a stable temperature of +5 is established outside... Planting dates directly depend on weather conditions, if in regions with a warm climate it is possible to sow seeds in the ground already in April, then in the middle lane it will be the end of May. Flowering, respectively, occurs at the end of June at the beginning of July.

If you want marigolds to start flowering earlier, then you should use the seedling planting method. Seedlings are grown at home, and when warm weather sets in, an adult, ready-to-bloom plant is planted in a permanent place.

Seed collection

Marigold seeds are oblong sticks of black color with white tips that form in the center of the flower after it dries. As seeds retain their germination for more than 4 years, flowers can be self-seeding.

Varieties of American selection germinate later than French varieties, and hybrids cannot be grown from seeds at all, they may not sprout or the new plant will not have parental properties.

How to propagate marigolds by seeds? Seed collection begins in September, in the second half of it. The main sign for this is the wilting of the bushes, especially if the stem is dry near the head - the seeds are ripe. To collect seed material, dry, calm and sunny weather is needed - the seeds collected in bad weather can become damp and germination will be reduced.

The seeds are harvested in the following way:

1. cut off the testis and put it in a ventilated place for drying;
2. then carefully open the head with the seeds and shake them out on a newspaper.

There is another way to collect seeds:

1. collect flowers in a bunch and hang in a ventilated and dry room over a newspaper;
2. as soon as the pods are ripe and open, the seeds can spill out on their own.

The seeds are then placed in a paper bag and stored until spring sowing.

Growing methods

Marigolds can be grown in two ways - sown directly into the ground, or in separate pots at home on the windowsill.

It is worth considering both of these options in order to accurately determine the timing of planting in one case or another. It depends on how early and abundantly the plant begins to delight with its beautiful flowers.

When to sow?

If it was decided to sow seeds in the ground, then the optimal sowing time will be May-June, depending on the region... It was during this period that good and consistently warm weather sets in in many regions of Russia.

In open ground and for seedlings

Flowers are grown by sowing seed material in the ground in the following terms:

1. Into the winter, after steadily cold weather sets in outside. The beds must be formed in advance and the soil must be prepared, which will be in a warm place until planting. As soon as the sowing time comes, warm soil is poured into the grooves, seeds are sown and sprinkled with soil. After that, the beds are mulched with compost, rotted sawdust, or old foliage. In the spring, as the snow melts and warm weather sets in, the mulch is removed to quickly warm up the earth.
2. In the spring, around the middle of April, the beds are prepared, which should be shed with warm water before and after sowing. It is also advisable to insulate crops by covering with any material.
3. In May you can sow marigolds directly into the ground to a permanent place. As soon as seedlings appear, they are thinned out, leaving at least 10 cm between the plants.As soon as 3-5 true leaves appear on the plants, the seedlings are planted, since the optimal distance between adult plants is 30 cm.

As for the seedling method of growing marigolds, you can sow them in pots at any time, from February to March.

Preparatory stage

It should be understood that in order to obtain good shoots, fresh seeds are needed, which have not yet turned two years old, and the soil must be prepared fertile and very light.

Before sowing, the seeds should be prepared - germinate, then the seedlings will be fast and friendly... The seeds are placed in a cotton cloth, which must first be soaked in warm water. Lay on a saucer and wrap with plastic, cling film, to create a greenhouse effect. Put the saucer in a warm place and after 2 days check the seeds, if they are of good quality, then the bulk of the planting material will hatch. The seeds are ready for planting.

Requirements for the composition of the earth

The following soil composition will be optimal for sowing marigolds:

• garden land - 1 kg;
• washed river sand - 500 g;
• peat - 1 kg;
• humus or compost - 1 kg.

Sowing

Planting seeds is carried out as follows:

1. make grooves on the beds, between which there should be 2 cm;
2. spread the seeds at a distance of 1 cm from each other;
3. embedment depth no more than 10 mm;
4. shed furrows with warm water;
5. fill in seeds;
6. cover the beds with covering material until shoots appear.

As soon as shoots appear, the film is removed. This will help to harden the plant for further favorable development and growth.

If sowing is carried out by seedlings, the procedure is the same, only the pot is transferred to a light, sunny windowsill after the emergence of seedlings so that the seedlings do not stretch out.

We select the pot

Any container is suitable for growing marigolds. - plastic, plastic, containers, boxes, individual cups. It is worth noting that seedlings can appear in any container, only there is the main condition - good drainage at the bottom of the pot and holes for the drain of excess water.

Soil selection

The soil can be prepared by independently mixing garden soil, peat, humus and river sand in equal amounts. And you can buy ready-made soil in a specialized store for growing marigolds.

Care of flowers

Once the seedlings have grown and planted in a permanent place, the main care will be as follows:

• regular watering, while in hot weather twice a day - early in the morning and late in the evening;
• constant weeding;
• the formation of a bush with the removal of dried flowers and damaged leaves;
• loosening the soil is carried out 1 time in 7 days, the roots must breathe.

Watering correctly

Marigolds are very fond of moisture, especially during the active growing season... But in watering, it is necessary to observe not only uniformity, but also the rate of water.

It is worth remembering that if watering is plentiful, with stagnant water, then the roots of the plant will begin to rot. With a lack of moisture, the flower may not bloom, or form small, ugly flowers.

During growth, watering should be moderate, and later it will need to be reduced so that there is no stagnation of moisture, from which the plants get sick, rot and do not bloom. In the summer heat, it is better to water in the evenings..

Top dressing

Marigolds do not really need fertilization, but fertilization is only welcomed to obtain lush and long flowering. You need to feed the plant once a month.

Try not to overfeed the plant with nitrogen fertilizers, as the flower will produce a lot of greenery and bloom much later.

The main feeding, according to the advice of experienced gardeners, is carried out three times per season:

1. as soon as the height of the seedling reaches 10 cm;
2. with the formation of the first buds;
3. at the beginning of flowering.

You can feed the plant for the fourth time during the period of rapid flowering, this will increase the growing season. Top dressing is done with complex fertilizers for flowering plants.

Useful video

We suggest watching a video on how to plant marigold seeds for growing:

Conclusion

In the end, it should be said that marigolds are a light-loving plant, and they need to be planted in bright, sunny areas... This culture easily tolerates temperature extremes and lack of moisture. These characteristics allow the plant to be used in decorative floriculture. A cut plant can also stand in a vase without losing its beauty for almost three weeks. But do not plant a crop near water bodies or in heavily shaded areas - they may not bloom or die.

For a plant such as marigolds, planting and care in the open field is not difficult. These flowers can be planted both for flower bed decoration and as a medicinal plant. There are two ways of planting marigolds - seedlings or seeds, both are simple and do not require much investment.

Description and features of the plant

Tagetes (marigolds, black shaves, lights) are bushes that can reach up to 130 cm in height. The leaves are pinnately separate or pinnately excised, of different shades of green. The plant blooms from early summer until the first frost. His flowers are large, yellow, orange or with a brown tint.

In addition to decorating the garden, marigolds have many useful properties:

• their smell scares away pests;
• lutein, which is contained in flowers, reduces the likelihood of developing cataracts and improves visual acuity;
• infusion of marigold flowers relieves inflammation of internal organs, relieves stress;
• dried raw material is a seasoning for food.

Planting marigolds in open ground and caring for them is a simple task. It is enough to buy seeds 1 time, and then you can collect them from adult plants. If you do not take part in the reproduction of tagetes, new flowers will grow on their own from the seeds.

Open ground planting rules

Marigold seeds can be purchased at the store or collected from plants you like that have already faded. In the future, they are removed from their boxes, which are formed in place of flowers. Then they must be dried and stored at room temperature until spring.

Planting marigolds in open ground and caring for them does not require preliminary preparation. Seeds can be planted in one of the following ways:

1. Dry seeds are placed in previously prepared and watered furrows no more than 3 cm deep at a distance of 5-10 cm from each other.
2. Seeds can be germinated 2-3 days before planting. They are soaked for 10 minutes, then left in any container and covered with a napkin with water. When the first shoots appear, they are transferred to the garden in the same way as dry seeds.

Marigolds protect neighboring plants from insect pests

When to plant marigolds in open ground depends on the region and type of soil.In any case, it is better to plant them in the spring, after warming, so that the seeds do not freeze and rot during the winter. The sooner they are planted, the earlier they will sprout and begin to bloom. The flowering period lasts until the first frost.

Planting marigolds in open ground in the fall is not always possible. They will survive the winter only in the southern regions, where there are no severe frosts. In addition, these plants absorb moisture quickly and can rot when large amounts of snow melt.

Plant care

Planting marigolds with seeds in open ground and caring for them will not seem difficult even for novice gardeners. The main thing is to remember that the plant is very thermophilic, and before planting, make sure that the soil has time to warm up. Planting marigolds and leaving in the open field during frost is not always possible. In cold regions, they are propagated by seedlings. Seeds are germinated at home or in a greenhouse, and transferred to the street only when the soil warms up.

Plants require frequent and abundant watering. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the soil remains loose and permeable to air. Otherwise, individual inflorescences and leaves will begin to rot. They must be carefully removed with scissors, and the soil must be loosened.

Tagetes grows well in any light. The difference is that in open, illuminated areas, the bushes will reach their maximum height, and the flowers will be larger. In the shade, marigolds will grow short, but will not lose their beneficial properties.

Marigolds grow on any type of soil. They can be planted even on depleted or sandy areas, but subject to additional feeding. For these purposes, organic fertilizers are suitable - compost or humus.

Diseases of marigolds

Blackshaves are very resistant to pests. The phytoncides that they release scare away insects, protecting not only these plants, but also neighboring ones. They also retain immunity to infectious and fungal diseases.

The variety of varieties allows you to create whole compositions from black shaves.

There are several dangers to which these flowers are subject:

1. During a prolonged drought - spider mites. To get rid of it, plants are pollinated with a solution of colloidal sulfur or use it for fumigation.
2. With abundant watering, the flowers attract slugs. To combat them, it is enough to place containers with bleach between the beds.

Diseases of marigolds in the open field can be easily avoided. If you control the moisture content of the soil and pay attention to the invasion of pests in time, the black shaves will grow tall and healthy. Their flowers will decorate the beds and treat the owner from many different diseases, and the plants in the neighboring beds will be under reliable protection from insects.

Video about planting marigold seedlings in open ground