Our Herb Garden

Name Origin:

It's Latin name refers to the marigold's flowering habit, signifying blooming through the months. Our word calendar is of the same derivation.

Natural Order:

Compositæ

Growing Cycle:

Annual Herb

Origins:

Native of southern Europe.

Height:

Marigold grows 1 foot tall

Characteristics:

Short stems that branch near the base with lanceolate, oblong and unpleasantly scented leaves.

Marigold Flowers:

Marigold flowers are naturally yellow or orange flowers that form in heads. Recent years have brought white flowering varieties.

Marigolds prefer poor soil that is light and sandy with a sunny exposure. Marigold is a favorite of gardeners because it is so easily grown and blloms from early summer even until hard frosts arrive.

Sowing Marigold Seeds.

Seed is usually started indoors in flats. Keep thinned to maintain a 2 inch spacing between plants. Marigolds can be sown in the open and transplanted when about 2 inches tall.

Transplantation.

After danger of frost has passed, plant seedlings 12-15 inches apart.