Does marigold really glow? I verified it by growing it myself

Marigold

is a fairly common plant. At first, the host just casually collected some seeds and took them home to plant, but unexpectedly harvested a large patch of beauty.

Some scholars once proposed that marigold glows. The host did not believe it at first, but now feels the same way, because marigold is indeed very radiant and charming, and its petals can even be used as a natural dye. In addition, its leaves give off a unique fragrance that helps repel pests.

For such a plant that is both good-looking and useful, if you do not grow it now, when will you?

Sowing marigold

Marigold seeds are thin and long, very distinctive.

Find a disposable container to use as a seedling pot, and make a few drainage holes in the bottom.

Then, put soil into the pot.

Next, press a few small holes with your finger and put the seeds in one by one.

Finally, cover with soil about 2 times the size of the seeds.

Water, cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in the wrap with a toothpick. New sprouts will grow in about a week, so there is no need to water again in between.

The growth process of marigold

7 days, the greenish-red cotyledons of marigold grow out.

1 month, marigold has already grown more than 4 pairs of true leaves, and now it can be repotted.

For repotting, it is best to choose a pot more than three times larger than the original pot.

If multiple plants are grown together, make sure there is at least 5cm of spacing between each plant.

If a large variety is being grown, then leave at least 10cm of spacing.

2 months, the plant is growing vigorously.

It is best to place the pot in the sunniest spot to prevent it from becoming leggy.

3 months, the plant has already become much bigger.

If the gardening friend has only planted one plant, then put some support frames in the pot to prevent the plant from falling over.

Mini varieties bloom very early, and now it is about time for the first flower to open.

3 and a half months, the plant has produced its first flower bud.

From now on, we need to pay attention to preventing pests and diseases, especially avoiding the breeding of mulberry thrips, because this pest will greatly shorten the lifespan of the flowers.

4 months, the good season for blooming has finally arrived.

As the flowers bloom in competition, the plant also grows taller and taller.

Host's tip: To prevent the plant from becoming leggy, be sure to ensure sufficient sunlight.

Important tips from the host

1. Marigold has a relatively long flowering period, so it is best to fertilize often.

Spraying liquid fertilizer once every 2 weeks or regularly placing some granular fertilizer on the soil are both recommended practices.

2. When the plant looks listless because it has dried out, just watering it thoroughly can quickly restore its vitality.

3. Marigold has a strong ability to resist pests and diseases.

4. Insufficient sunlight will cause flower buds to wither. Marigold is a plant that is especially sensitive to sunlight. If there is long periods of bad weather, or if it is placed in a spot with insufficient sunlight, the plant's flower buds will wither and fall off one after another.

Therefore, to see the beautiful scene of marigold in full bloom, be sure to place the pot in a place with especially sufficient sunlight.

Grow it on the balcony

Alright, this article ends here. If gardening friends still have any questions, check in in the comment section below.