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- How are marigolds properly planted?
- Which location does Tagetes prefer?
- What demands on the soil does the plant have?
- When does the Tagetes flower?
- Is it possible to propagate Tagetes himself?
- How is it preferred and transplanted?
- When will the Tagetes be planted?
- Which planting distance is optimal?
- Good neighbors
- Tips
The Tagetes can be planted after the ice saint
How are marigolds properly planted?
It is a delightful garden decoration and at the same time extremely easy-care and robust: The Tagetes. That's why the Mexican flowering plant is one of the most popular summer flowers in our gardens. Planting pollen flowers will even help improve soil quality and keep pests like nematodes or snails in check.
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Give the marigold a full sun. Even partial shade is well tolerated.
What demands on the soil does the plant have?
The Tagetes likes a permeable, loose garden soil with a moderate nutrient content.
When does the Tagetes flower?
The Tagetes continues to thrive throughout the summer. However, it is important to regularly remove blooms so that the plant does not put all the strength into the seed formation.
Is it possible to propagate Tagetes himself?
The marigold forms numerous daytime seeds in the flowered heads, which you can shake out and use for the offspring. The seeds germinate very well, so that the propagation succeeds without the famous green thumb easily.
How is it preferred and transplanted?
The beginning of March is the right time for sowing. Up to the Eisheiligen the young plants must be maintained in a bright place in the house and afterwards slowly become accustomed to the field.
When will the Tagetes be planted?
Only then, when no frosts are more likely to threaten, can both bought and used student flowers be planted in the garden.
Which planting distance is optimal?
Most Tagetessorten will not be very big. Therefore, a planting distance of ten to fifteen centimeters is sufficient. Exotic varieties that become taller need more space accordingly. Which distance between the individual plants is to be kept, is usually on the plant label or the seed bag.
Good neighbors
The Tagetes sells nematodes, serves as a "distractor" for snails and sells pests such as the white fly. Even against mice, the marigold should help. For this reason, it is a particularly good addition to:
Tips
Many find the smell of the marigold unpleasant. However, this is partly responsible for the benefits of Tagetes and it is worth to take this into account.