SEEDS OF AFRICAN MARIGOLD - TAGETES ERECTA ’NEMA’
Tagetes erecta 'Nema' is a variety of African Marigold that helps in the fight against nematodes! Those tiny worms that can cause damage to roots and plant growth, so annoying in crops.
It is a must in the vegetable garden and mixed in among the plants in the garden. It is also very useful as a green manure.
A beautiful annual plant with fragrant, large, single flowers in a mixture of yellow and orange. They are compact up to 120 cm high. Can be used as a cut flower and is spectacular as a border or garden path. Very eye-catching on a balcony in large planters or pots. Easy to maintain and grow, perfect for beginner gardeners.
Sowing with temperatures of 15/20ºC. Cover the seeds loosely and keep the substrate moist until germination is complete.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Flower colour | Mixed |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Hardiness | Non hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edges, Flowerbeds, Greening, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Vegetable Garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 500 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh |
| Soil - Type | Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Light, Partial shade |
| Watering | Moderate |
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