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Africa Heirloom
Prolific bloomer with large yellow and orange double flowers on vigorous bushy plants. 1m in height.
Description
African Marigolds are native to South and Central America. They can be added anywhere in the garden to serve as a beneficial companion plant, as their strong odor repels pests and masks the smell of many crops, making it harder for pests to find and damage their host crop. They also attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. Marigold roots exude a nematocidal toxin, which has been shown to prevent damage from nematodes when planted as a cover crop in rotation with nematode-susceptible crops. Marigolds prefer the warm season but will survive cool weather. They prefer full sun, tolerate drought, and should not be overwatered. Well-drained soil is best, and the plant will tolerate both acid and alkaline soils. As a companion plant, Marigolds do well with tomatoes. However, be aware that, due to its allelopathic properties, Marigolds may reduce yields of beans and cabbages.
Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
Common Names: ดอกดาวเรือง
Plant Information Sheet: African Marigold
Africa Heirloom
Prolific bloomer with large yellow and orange double flowers on vigorous bushy plants. 1m in height.
Description
African Marigolds are native to South and Central America. They can be added anywhere in the garden to serve as a beneficial companion plant, as their strong odor repels pests and masks the smell of many crops, making it harder for pests to find and damage their host crop. They also attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. Marigold roots exude a nematocidal toxin, which has been shown to prevent damage from nematodes when planted as a cover crop in rotation with nematode-susceptible crops. Marigolds prefer the warm season but will survive cool weather. They prefer full sun, tolerate drought, and should not be overwatered. Well-drained soil is best, and the plant will tolerate both acid and alkaline soils. As a companion plant, Marigolds do well with tomatoes. However, be aware that, due to its allelopathic properties, Marigolds may reduce yields of beans and cabbages.
Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta
Common Names: ดอกดาวเรือง
Plant Information Sheet: African Marigold