marigold
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From our crop reference
Marigold is a flower crop, grown year-round. Sow it in Jun, Sep, Jan and expect to harvest in 60–90 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 18–30°C. Plant at 45 × 30 cm, allowing 1–1.5 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 15–20 t. Watch for leaf spot, thrips, red spider mite.
Growing Marigold6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Fast and Steady Economics: Marigold is a short-duration crop, typically maturing in 2.5 to 4 months.
African Marigold: 45 cm x 45 cm or 60 cm x 45 cm.
The wisdom of growing marigold here is rooted in three practical realities: Economic Viability: Marigold is a short-duration crop, with most varieties ready for the first harvest in just 2.5 to 3 months.
Create ridges at the recommended spacing for your chosen variety (e.g., 45 cm or 60 cm apart for African Marigold).
Soil Type and Preparation Marigolds prefer a well-drained, sandy loam to loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
The demand is relentless, peaking dramatically during India's dense festival calendar, which often leads to price surges of 200-300%.Agronomic Synergy: This is where marigold reveals its genius.
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