Monday, July 30, 2018

Marigold



I spotted this pretty marigold plant in the neighbourhood and found some great facts on them from wikipedia. I knew that it deters insects because of its scent, and learned that because of that it is planted with tomato, eggplant, chili peppers and potatoes. However it is not to be planted with legumes as the marigold has some antibacterial compound in its roots. The marigold is used for food colouring, items such as pasta, baked goods, mustard. Butterflies love them and they are pollinated by beetles.
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18 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael30 July, 2018 00:22

    Marigolds are beautiful, I love mine, too! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. froebelsternchen30 July, 2018 04:13

    I love my marigolds as well as they are such a blooming star without special care! Didn't know that they are used as a dye for food- intersting!
    Hugs Susi

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  3. Victor S E Moubarak30 July, 2018 05:42

    Does it deter mother-in-law?

    God bless.

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  4. Anonymous30 July, 2018 07:31

    they certainly are hardy and we always planted some in our garden for pests, they really have a peppery smell!!

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  5. Anonymous30 July, 2018 08:37

    Very pretty and very useful flowers!

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  6. Kathy G30 July, 2018 08:54

    Marigolds do really well in my hot, humid summers.

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  7. gigihawaii30 July, 2018 10:22

    I used to buy marigolds in pots, but they never lasted more than a month or so.

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  8. DeniseinVA30 July, 2018 10:23

    That’s fascinating. I need to plant a lot of these, not only very pretty but useful as a pest deterrent. Thanks Christine.

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  9. Beth Niquette30 July, 2018 12:13

    I planted quite a few marigolds in early summer. They seem to keep the bugs away from other plants. Such a dear little plant--LOVE your photo!

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  10. Gloria Baker30 July, 2018 12:31

    absolutely beautiful Christine, thanks by sharing!!

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  11. Adam30 July, 2018 16:38

    beautiful flowers

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  12. Sandra Cox30 July, 2018 16:40

    Great info! Thanks, Christine.

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  13. Lowcarb team member30 July, 2018 19:07

    Beautiful flowers, and thanks for the additional info on them … appreciated.

    All the best Jan

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  14. The Happy Whisk30 July, 2018 23:39

    I didn't know about the legumes. Very cool info. Thanks, Christine!

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  15. peppylady (Dora)30 July, 2018 23:50

    Sure are pretty flowers and the marrigolds symbolize crulety,grief, and jealousy.
    Coffee is on

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  16. Sally31 July, 2018 09:29

    Goodness, I knew about it being good to cast off the smell, but not the other things. :)

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  17. Lorraine 31 July, 2018 18:17

    My husband used to plant a really tall variety of marigolds to line the center row in our garden to keep the critters out. We haven't had a vegetable garden in a few years.

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