Types and varieties
- African marigold (Tagetes erecta): large flowers, mainly for garlands.
- French marigold (Tagetes patula): smaller flowers, good for borders and pots.
- IARI varieties such as Pusa Narangi Gainda (orange) and Pusa Basanti Gainda (yellow) are widely grown.
Growing tips
- Raise seedlings in a nursery and transplant when they have a few true leaves.
- Pinch the main shoot about a month after transplanting to get more branches and flowers.
- Plan planting so flowering matches festival and wedding demand in your market.
- Marigold is also grown as a trap crop to reduce some pests and nematodes in vegetable fields.
Marketing
Flower prices change sharply around festivals. Check prices at nearby flower mandis before harvesting, and harvest in the cool morning hours to keep flowers fresh.
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Common questions
When should I plant marigold?
It can be grown in rainy, winter and summer seasons in many regions; time planting so flowering matches market demand.
Why pinch marigold plants?
Pinching the main shoot encourages side branches and gives more flowers.
Which varieties are popular?
IARI's Pusa Narangi Gainda and Pusa Basanti Gainda, plus African and French types.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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