How to grow Marigold at home from leftover flowers

Oct 15, 2024 Aakanksha Sharma

Regrow Marigold

Marigold flowers are one of the most used when it comes to Hindu rituals and puja. Here we tell how to grow marigolds at home using the leftover ones. canva

Collect the buds and petals

Once the puja is over, instead of throwing away the marigold flowers, collect them and keep them in a basket. Pick out the petals that are not too wilted and brown, and make sure to pick all the buds you can find. canva

Dry the flowers and buds

Now, keep the used marigold flowers in a dry space for about 2 days, and spread them out so that they can dry up nicely. Once the flowers and buds are dry, the seeds will be easier to pick out. canva

Seeds and budding

Once the flowers are fully dried, carefully break them apart to get the seeds. Marigold seeds are black with white tips and are usually found at the base of the petals. canva

The right soil

Marigolds are versatile flowers that grow well in most types of soils. If you want them to grow quickly, mix together some garden soil, mud, cocopeat, and a small amount of neem cake. But, don’t add any fertilisers just yet. canva

Sow the seeds

Once the soil is ready, sow the seeds right into the soil, but don’t press them down too deep. Also, try to keep at least 2-3 centimetres of gap between each seed. canva

Cover and mist

Once done, lightly sprinkle some soil over them, but not too much. There should be just enough soil for the seeds to not be visible to the naked eye. Now, lightly mist all over the soil and avoid watering for a day or two. canva

Moisture needs

Once the misting or water spraying is done, cover the pot with a cling wrap and keep it out in the sun. Every day, remove the cling wrap just a bit and spray some more water all over so that moisture is maintained and germination can happen quickly. canva

Waiting time

In about 10-14 days, you will be able to see little seedlings all over, and then you don't need to cover the pot with the cling wrap. Continue to lightly water for about another week and you will start seeing the growth of stems and flowers soon. canva

Final harvest

In about 8-10 weeks, the marigold plants will be big enough to produce flowers and can be harvested by gently pinching them from the stem. canva

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