CATEGORY – Seasonal

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 7 inches
3.Watering – Water when topsoil is dry to the touch
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Very easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches
3.Leaves Color – Deep green, finely divided leaves
4.Flowers – Small to medium-sized blooms in orange, red, yellow, or bi-color
5.Type – Outdoor seasonal flowering plant
6.Feed – Organic compost or liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
7.Watering – Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–90°F (16°C–32°C); heat tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny site with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly wider than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Cover with soil and firm lightly.
5.Water thoroughly and keep moderately moist during establishment.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Tagetes patula
2.Common names: French Marigold, Dwarf Marigold
3.Hindi: फ्रेंच गेंदा (French Genda)
4.Tamil: பிரெஞ்ச் மரிகோல்ட் (Priñc Marikōlṭ)
5.Telugu: ఫ్రెంచ్ మారిగోల్డ్ (Phrench Marigold)
6.Kannada: ಫ್ರೆಂಚ್ ಮೆರಿಗೋಲ್ಡ್ (Phrench Merigōlḍ)
7.Marathi: फ्रेंच झेंडू (French Jhendu)
8.Malayalam: ഫ്രഞ്ച് മാരിഗോൾഡ് (Phrench Mārigōlḍ)