HIGHLIGHTS
| Popularly used as | African Marigold (Yellow), Zendu, Marigold, Genda, Zandu, |
| Flower | Yellow |
| Edible part | flowers and petals |
| Growth | Fast growth rate |
| Uses | The bright petals of signet marigolds add colour and a spicy tang to salads and other summer dishes |
PLANTING & CARE
| Temperature | Prefers temperature 25 to 30 degree Celsius |
| Water | Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch. |
| Light | At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day. |
| Fertilizer | Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily. .During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan). |
| Pruning | Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Plant | African Marigold (Yellow) |
| Height | 60 cm |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Pot description | 6 inches LXB [15cm X15cm] |
| weight | 2 – 5 kg variable |
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