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- Q.Early Freeze, Will The Flowers Still Produce Seeds Even Though They Were Frozen? - In Colorado, while my African marigolds were in full bloom, they were hit by an early freeze. Can I now ...
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- Q.Can I Grow French Marigolds In Zone 6b - I would like to know if French marigolds will survive wintertinein zone 6b?
- Q.What Is Best Tagetes For Eye Health? - I would like to grow marigolds for consumption for eye health, so I would like to know the very best ...
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October 28, 2021Q.Early Freeze, Will The Flowers Still Produce Seeds Even Though They Were Frozen?
In Colorado, while my African marigolds were in full bloom, they were hit by an early freeze. Can I now take off the blooms and allow them to dry out to use the seeds? Thanks
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GKH_Susan on
November 3, 2021
Certified ExpertA.My understanding is that seeds need to be left on the plant to mature. Picking them too early will stop the process. A freeze should not prevent the seeds from maturing.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/collecting-marigold-seed.htm
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Anonymous on
October 30, 2021Q.How Can I Help My New-to-me Potted Marigold?
acquired a 3' marigold bush that had been resting in water. looking full & healthy. gave her a small root trim before transferring to 3gallon clay pot w/ fresh soil & a tad MiracleGro*. did not overwater. 3 days later: she has withered. dry, very unhappy. i feel awful. so... not enough sun? need larger pot? watering ? SOS PLEASE
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GKH_Susan on
November 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.How long had it been resting in water? It may have gotten root rot while resting. Also, plants living in water or rooting in water for a length of time have a hard time acclimating to soil culture.
If it's not a root problem, it could be something else, as described in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/diseases-in-marigold-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Caragilligo on
June 11, 2022
6bQ.Can I Grow French Marigolds In Zone 6b
I would like to know if French marigolds will survive wintertinein zone 6b?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 13, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Being an annual, they will grow just about anywhere! They will not reseed in any climate outside of zone 9 and up, though. If you let them go to seed and collect them, then you can save them in a warm spot for next year!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/french-marigold-growing.htm
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June 30, 2022Q.What Is Best Tagetes For Eye Health?
I would like to grow marigolds for consumption for eye health, so I would like to know the very best marigold seed for that purpose. In addition would like to purchase some live marigolds immediately for consumption, until I get a crop going, but my local Home Depot marigolds say can cause cancer or reproductive harm on the container!!! Can you help me with these issues please. Thank you. Tricia
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GKH_Susan on
July 9, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I didn't see any reference to eye health from consuming marigolds in my research. They are used for garnish on salads mostly. More references cited calendula petals as edible, rather than marigold. We do have an article that gives edible marigold varieties, however. I would suggest visiting with a health food store owner for her input on eating marigolds. And only eat the petals of either type.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/growing-edible-marigolds.htm
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/calendula.html
https://ucanr.edu/sites/sacmg/files/164219.pdf
https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/ediblefls.html
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/marigolds.html
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Wlc Cru on
April 8, 2024
Belleville, OntarioQ.Marigolds As A Break Wall Between Two Incompatible Plants
Hi, I have a rectangle container - self build raised garden bed, Its about 5 feet long and 2 feet wide. Its all the space I have, I am extremely limited in space. I would like to put potatoes on one end and then a wall of marigolds, say three rows of marigolds, then tomatoes. I know that potatoes do not like tomatoes, and visa versa. BUT and here is my question. QUESTION: if I put three rows of marigolds, maybe 5 ?? will it be enough to separate the two plants from each other and each plant will grow like it should ? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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BushDoctor on
April 9, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It would help, and it isn't necessarily that they don't like each other- They will graft with each other. They just take up the same layers of soil and cannot grow directly together and can contract the same diseases. Setting up what you are planning will be fine, and will be beneficial to both plants, though.
Be aware that they will use up the nutrients in your soil VERY quickly. You will want to feed every few weeks or so. Interplanting beans or peas can help bring nitrogen back to the soil, as well.
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Wlc on
April 15, 2024A.Thank you
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July 8, 2024Q.My Marigolds In Containers Grew Tall But No Flowers At All! Help!
I did all the right things-sun, water, soil, etc. and they kept growing tall but no flowers at all. I had bought the seeds at amazon Marigold seed mix Nature z. I knew what to do. Two years ago I grew marigolds from seeds and I had gorgeous and plentiful flowers. So what happened and what can I do about it? I can send you a photo from my hone, but I don't know how to upload it here.
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GKH_Susan on
July 8, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Some common reasons they don't bloom include too much fertility, not enough sun, or waterlogged soil. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/marigolds-will-not-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/growing-marigold-flowers.htm
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