A Detailed Guide to the Latest Marigold Cultivation Methods and Precautions

Marigold, also known as wanshoudeng and choufurong, is very beautiful after blooming, so it is deeply loved by people, and many people grow it in their lives, but most do not know how to grow it. Let's take a look at the marigold cultivation methods and precautions with the editor below.

I. Cultivation Methods

1. Soil

Marigold is not very strict about soil requirements; loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil is enough. You can also mix 70% garden soil with 20% peat soil, plus a small amount of organic fertilizer and coarse sand to make a potting mixture, which can ensure both fertility and good permeability.

2. Temperature

Marigold is a warmth-loving plant, with an optimal growth temperature of 15-30 degrees. In summer it must not be higher than 30 degrees, and in winter it must not be lower than 5 degrees, otherwise it will affect its normal growth and development. Low temperatures will cause it to grow leggy, and high temperatures will prevent it from blooming, so the temperature must be well controlled.

3. Light

Marigold is a sun-loving plant. During cultivation, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light. Only with sufficient light can its flowers be brilliant. Insufficient light easily causes leggy growth and affects blooming, but in summer care must also be taken to shade it and avoid exposure to strong sun.

4. Watering

During the growing period, marigold should be watered frequently, but each watering should not be too much; just keep the soil alternately dry and moist. Watering should also change according to the seasons. For example, in summer and autumn when temperatures are high, it is best to water in the morning and evening, while in winter and spring when temperatures are low, it is best to water at noon.

5. Fertilizing

After the leaves of marigold seedlings grow out, you can try applying diluted liquid fertilizer once every week, and after the plant buds, apply liquid fertilizer again once every 10 days. Before planting, apply sufficient base fertilizer, and during the vigorous growth period apply liquid fertilizer once every month. Nitrogen fertilizer application should be controlled to prevent the plant from growing leggy and failing to bloom.

II. Precautions

1. Pruning

After marigold is transplanted, pinch off the growing tips, which can promote more branching and more blooming. After blooming, promptly prune off spent flowers and trim overly dense branches and leaves, which can encourage new branches to bloom more. When the branches grow thick and strong, the marigold can be cut off from the stem base and replanted.

2. Pests and Diseases

Marigold pests and diseases, common ones are leaf spot, damping-off, powdery mildew, aphids, and leaf miners. When found, they must be treated promptly with the right remedy.

The above is an introduction to marigold cultivation methods and precautions. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.