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Pest controlCompact annual with strong-scented foliage. A staple companion plant; the smell deters some pests and the roots release compounds that suppress nematodes. Deadhead for continuous bloom.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.
Tagetes erecta
flowerA fellow Asteraceae — similar growing habits to French Marigold
Start French Marigold indoors about 6 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 20 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 60 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 30 cm · Soil: Well-draining loamy soil, moderate fertility. Tolerates poor soil. pH 6.0-7.5. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
