Marigolds Planting Time
On the timing of marigold planting
Those who plant marigolds, sometimes it is related to the glory and wither of flowers, which cannot be ignored.
In spring, the yang energy begins to flourish, the earth rejuvenates, the ice and snow begin to melt, and the soil paste is slightly moist. At this time, the earth qi rises, and all things germinate, which is suitable for the seeds of marigolds. When covering spring, it is warm and moist, and the nutrients in the soil are abundant, which is conducive to the germination of seeds. When planting, its roots can grow quickly, can be fixed in the soil, and suck its nutrients. When summer comes, the branches and leaves can flourish and the flowers bloom brilliantly.
However, spring planting is also appropriate. When the spring is cold, the frost and dew are not exhausted, so you must not plant it rashly. In case of cold, the young buds are vulnerable and their vitality is lost. You must wait until the cold of spring is gone and the warm sun melts before planting.
As for the summer moon, the sun is like fire, and the heat is evaporating. Although marigolds are slightly drought-tolerant, the summer is very hot, the land is dry and cracked, and the water is easy to lose. If you plant at this time, the seeds may be difficult to germinate due to lack of water, that is, they are germinated, and the seedlings are difficult to compete with the scorching sun, which is easy to cause scorching. Therefore, summer is not the time for marigolds to plant well.
In autumn, the sky is high and the air is cool. There are also advantages to planting marigolds at this time. The autumn wind is cool, the precipitation is suitable, and the moisture in the soil is still good. After planting, calendula can be nourished by autumn, and the root system is gradually solidified. And in autumn, there are fewer diseases and pests, and the flowers can grow safely. However, autumn planting needs to be early. If it is late autumn and the weather turns cold, it will be difficult for calendula to grow and thrive before the cold winter, and there is a risk of overwintering.
Winter is icy and snowy, and everything is dormant. Calendula is not resistant to severe cold, and winter planting is almost lifeless. The land is frozen, and the seeds are buried deep under the ice soil, making it difficult to absorb nutrients and water, so how can it germinate. Calendula should never be planted in winter.
It is mostly the planting of calendula. Spring should be early and avoid cold, and autumn should be early and prevent winter. Grasp the time, when the day, the marigolds will be able to flourish and lush, adding luster to the garden.
