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Marigolds – from seed or buy plants

by Sarah - August 4th, 2011.
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Marigolds are quite the chirpiest plants you can have in your garden. They’re great bright colours – gold, yellow to orange which are just so cheerful to look at.

Jersey Plants Direct have some great options for buying marigolds.

MARIGOLDS: (Calendula):

These are used frequently for companian planting. They are believed to keep
the soil free of bad nematodes; supposed to discourage many bad insects. Plant
freely throughout the garden. The marigolds you choose must be a scented variety
for them to work.

French Marigold (T. patula) has roots that exude a substance which spreads
in their immediate vicinity killing nematodes. For nematode control you want
to plant dense areas of them. The effect has been shown in some studies to last
for several years after the plants died back. They help deter whiteflies when
planted around tomatoes and can be used in greenhouses – grow them in pots so
you can arrange them around the greenhouse. Whiteflies hate the smell of marigolds.
However they may stop your beans doing as well.

Mexican marigold (T. minuta) is the most powerful of the insect repelling
marigolds and may also overwhelm weed roots such as bind weed! It is said to
repel the Mexican bean beetle and wild bunnies! Can have a bad effect on some
plants like beans and cabbage.

Marigold Melody Patchwork 50 Plants + 20 FREE

Marigold Melody Patchwork 50 Plants + 20 FREE £11.99
All weather tolerant and early floweringAttracts Wildlife: These plants are great for attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. These early order Patchwork Collections are made up of 6 separately sown and labelled colours giving you the opportunity to create your own uniquely designed planting scheme. Limited Availability.Marigolds (or Calendula) have beautiful large full flowers that last well once cut so are great for picking and bringing indoors to brighten up your home. Marigold Melody has traditional bright yellow and orange flowers and good all weather tolerance. Will flower all summer long.

French Marigold Buttercream 50 Plants + 20 FREE

French Marigold Buttercream 50 Plants + 20 FREE £11.99
Early Flowering and wildlife friendlyAttracts Wildlife: These plants are great for attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. These early order and early despatch bedding plants are grown especially for you. They are only available for a limited period of time – so don’t delay! World ExclusiveMarigolds (or Calendula) have beautiful large full flowers that last well once cut so are great for picking and bringing indoors to brighten up your home. French Marigold Buttercream has buttercream yellow flowers which will flower early in the season. Will flower all summer long.

Marigold Melody 50 Plants + 20 FREE

Marigold Melody 50 Plants + 20 FREE £10.99
Great for encouraging wildlifeAttracts Wildlife: This variety is great for attracting bees, butterflies and moths to the garden.Marigolds (or Calendula) have beautiful large full flowers that last well once cut so are great for picking and bringing indoors to brighten up your home. Marigold Melody has traditional bright yellow and orange flowers and good all weather tolerance. Will flower all summer long.

Marigold Melody 50 Seeds

Marigold Melody 50 Seeds £3.99
Great for attracting wildlifeSowing time is from December to April. Attracts Wildlife: This variety is great for attracting bees, butterflies and moths to the garden.Marigolds (or Calendula) have beautiful large full flowers that last well once cut so are great for picking and bringing indoors to brighten up your home. Marigold Melody has traditional bright yellow and orange flowers and good all weather tolerance. Will flower all summer long.