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NEMATODE CONTROL Mix French Marigold 200 Seeds
Non-GMO - Tagetes Patula French Marigold Seeds Beneficial Plant
 
100% Pure Seed, No Fillers
Suitable for ALL USDA Zones
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Marigold Nematode Control Mix
These charming, bright and easy growing flowers bloom all summer long while working hard just underneath the soil improving the fertility and reducing destructive inhabitants.
An effective for control of root knot and other plant-parasitic nematodes in the home garden.
In India, marigolds have been used for this purpose for hundreds of years.
Marigold roots release the chemical alpha-terthienyl, one of the strongest naturally occurring compounds and is nematocidal, insecticidal and antiviral.
This naturally released chemical inhibits the hatching of nematode eggs.
This process is called allelopathy - the ability of an organism to produce chemicals that are toxic to other organisms.
Nematode Control Marigold was developed for the control of nematodes in crop fields and is a good alternative to chemical nematicides and fumigants.
The most effective treatment is planting marigolds as a cover crop prior to planting the garden.
Nematode infestation can lead to millions of dollars in damage every year.
Typical crops that can benefit from Nematode Control Marigold include potato, tomato, tobacco, curcurbits, soybean and squash.
The Marigold cover crop should be grown prior to planting the cash crop and tilled into the soil as a green manure.
In areas with short growing seasons, the Marigold should be grown as a cover crop the previous season.
Inter-planting or companion planting can work with lighter nematode pressures.
HISTORY
French marigolds originated in Mexico, where their blossoms captivated the Spanish who brought seeds back to Spain in the 1500's.
The French promptly fell in love with them and began breeding for more colors and stronger aromas.
From there, they traveled from garden to garden wherever European travelers went.
Uses
The dried and ground flower petals are a popular spice in the Georgian Republic, being compared to saffron for its bright, distinctive yellow/orange color.
The spice gives a unique, earthy flavor to Georgian dishes and is often paired with cinnamon and cloves.
Marigold flowers are harvested annually and fed to laying hens to give the yolks a deeper golden color.
A more important benefit is that the pigment of the petals contains beneficial components.
 
FAST FACTS
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tagetes patula
TYPE: Annual
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 4-14 days @ 70-75F
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Full sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Well drained soil
PLANT SPACING:12-18"
STATUS: Heirloom, Non-Hybrid, Non-GMO seeds
COLOR(S): Orange
MOISTURE: Dry, Moderate
 HEIGHT (IN.): 30-40
 BLOOM PERIOD: Summer-Fall
 Cover Crop, Deer Resistant, Marigolds