Common marigold

Calendula officinalis

Plant family

Daisy family (Asteraceae)

Synonyms

Pot marigold, Ruddles, Mary's Gold, Scotch Marigold

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Light germinator

Seeding distance

10 cm

Row spacing

20 cm

Seeding depth

0.5 cm

Instructions

End of July

Picking

Every week

Description

Marigold is an ornamental and medicinal plant of the composite family. Different varieties differ in flower color (golden yellow to orange), growth period and height. It is cultivated as an annual, is sensitive to frost and attracts many pollinators.

Origin:

Mediterranean

Growing tips

Marigold is sown directly or grown in plant pots. It is a light germinator, so you should not cover the seeds with soil. Since it is sensitive to cold, you should sow or plant it in the bed only after the Ice Saints. Pinching out already wilted flowers will encourage the growth of new flower stalks. The roots emit toxins that reduce nematode infestation of neighboring crops. In addition, the plants are well suited as green manure.

Companion Plants

Artichoke

Arugula / Rocket

Aster

Aubergine / Eggplant

Basil

Bean (Dwarf bean)

Bean (Runner bean)

Beetroot

Black salsify

Blackberry / Brambles

Blueberry

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage (Cabbage)

Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celery (Celeriac / Celery root)

Celery (Celery)

Chamomile

Chard

Chervil

Chili

Chives

Collard greens (Kale)

Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)

Coriander / Cilantro

Corn / Maize

Courgette / Zucchini

Cress

Cucumber / Gherkin

Currant

Dill

Fennel

Florence fennel / Finocchio

Garlic

Gooseberry

Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage

Lettuce (Endive / Escarole / Erisée)

Lettuce (Lamb's lettuce)

Lettuce (Lettuce)

Lettuce (Radicchio / Italian chicory)

Marjoram

Melissa

Melon (Sugar melon)

Melon (Watermelon)

Miner's lettuce / Indian lettuce / Winter purslane

Mint

Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage

Onion (Spring onion)

Oregano

Pak Choi

Parsley

Parsnip

Pea

Pepper / Paprika

Physalis

Potato

Radish

Radishes

Raspberry

Rhubarb

Root parsley

Rosemary

Rutabaga / Swedish turnip

Sage

Savory

Soybean

Spinach (Summer)

Strawberry

Tarragon

Thyme

Turnip

Zinnia

Antagonistic Plants

Jerusalem artichoke / Topinambur

Lovage

Diseases

Angular leaf spot of cucumber

Black spot of roses

Red spot disease

Downy mildew

Powdery mildews

Pests

Land snails

Aphids