Marigold farming;

 marigold farming in india

          marigold flowers is the demand on Dussehra and Diwali is very high. these flower grow easily, blossom reliably, and have fewer insect and disease problems, marigold are highly valuable for medicinal purpose like swelling, toothache, wounds and many skin problems. 

Scintific classification

kingdom:=         plantae

clade:=              Tracheophytes

clade:=              Angiosperms

clade:=              Eudicots

clade:=              Asterales

Family:=           Asteraceae

subfamily:=      Asteroideae

genus:=            Tagetes (L.[1]

rigold farming

   Plough the field with tractor or desi country plough till fine tilth of the soil is achieved.  

soil requirement and climate

      this is flower on a wide range of this soil, fertile sandy loam sols with good internal drainage are the best suitable for marigold cultivation. acidic and saline soils are not suitable watre holding capacity well drained and near to neutral in PH 6.5-7.5 it is most desirable.in marigold flowers. they can grow in almost all seasons except in very cold weather, as they are susceptible to frost. temperature ranges 18c to 30 c. planting is carried out during rainy season winter and summer season hence flowers of marigold can be hand almost throughout the year.

  Hybrid varieties of marigold in india 

French marigold hybrid varieties 

petit spray, Hamony ,gypsy, lemon drops, rusty red, star of india, red bokardo, and flash.

African marigold hybrid varieties