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Marigold Ica Seeds F1 Hybrid (20 Seeds)

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Introducing premium Marigold Ica Seeds F1 hybrids engineered to deliver reliable golden blooms, effective natural pest control, and continuous beautiful blooming throughout the entire season. Order yours today.

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— Temp: 15-28 Degree Celsius
— Soil: Cocopeat
— Germination Rate: 85%

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Care Level

Beginner Level

— Grow in cocopeat

Watering

Best growing season from October to February.
Avoid planting during the hot summer months.

— Keep soil moist

Light

Medium Indirect Light

— Grow the seeds in partial shade

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Marigold Ica Seeds: Transform Your Garden with Brilliant Yellow Blooms

The marigold Ica seeds are designed and engineered properly as F1 hybrids to bloom dependably in all the diverse Indian climates. There is a quantifiable benefit with these premium seeds and this flowering plant has uniform plant size, synchronized flowering, and amazing production.

Yellow marigold seeds have a high rate of proliferation under little assistance, remain active throughout the entire season and require significantly low maintenance when compared with other similar categories. Promising both real performance and supported by proven genetics, whether when growing plants in the backyard, using them as a festival element, or producing them to be cut in a commercial way, Marigold Ica performs.

Seed Overview

  • Botanical Profile: Marigold Ica (Tagetes erecta), also known as African Marigold, is a superior F1 hybrid. It combines the most desirable qualities of the parent plants hence making it predictable to perform in a great variety of growing conditions.  
  • Compact Growth: The yellow marigold plant grows to a height of 12-14 inches and this means that they can fit in garden beds, borders, containers or any other balcony gardens that require space conservation.  
  • Big Blooms: The size of the flowers is 4-5 inches and the flowers have all the doubled petals in rich golden yellow and hot orange. Even shrubs are impressive to look at.  
  • Firm Support Structure: Thick stems carry huge flower heads and therefore the plants stand well in cut-flowers designs and withstands the wind and rain.  
  • Proper Timing of the Bloom: The Ica series ensures that the duration of the season is the same and the height of each color is uniform. There is no more disparity in growth on the side of gardeners.  
  • Low Maintenance: The size of the plant is small hence requires minimum or no growth regulator. This makes cultivation an easy task with the dramatics of the entire season.

Key Features & Benefits of the Seed

  • Germination of these hybrid seeds is rapid, it takes only 5-10 days in the best conditions and blooming takes place 50 – 70 days following sowing. 
  • The plants are capable of blooming continuously throughout the season, and they perform better than most of the African Marigolds.
  • This species has greater heat resistance capacity, handling 70°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C) without trouble, in India, it thrives in spring or fall because of the mild weather.
  • Its root has a compound called alpha -terthienyl which inhibits the nematodes and repulsive aphids and whiteflies as well as beetles, so it is a natural pest controller. 
  • These plants are great companions of vegetable gardens, they protect tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
  • The yellow marigold flower bears potent anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory and curative components. They help the skin health in addition to wound healing, immunity, digestion and eye health.
  • The bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted by this flower and they boost the process of pollination in your whole garden, so it is a great pollinator.

Many people want to know the difference between sunflowers and marigolds, the size and growth patterns are one of the major differences. 

The Sunflowers ( Helianthus ) are also Asteraceae and are normally tall (4 to 10 ft.), and have just one large flower head following the sun. Marigolds (Tagetes), however, instead are smaller, bushy and range between 12 and 36 inches high where they release several flowers during the season instead of one spectacular show.

The size and growth patterns of marigold and sunflower are one of the differences developed when comparing the two plants (sunflower and marigolds). The Sunflowers ( Helianthus ) are also Asteraceae and are normally tall (4 to 10 ft.), and have just one large flower head following the sun. Marigolds (Tagetes), however, instead are smaller, bushy and range between 12 and 36 inches high where they release several flowers during the season instead of one spectacular show.

How to Care for Your Seeds and Plant?

Seed Germination  

Soak seeds & bulbs marigold Ica for 5‑6 hours, fill trays evenly with peat moss and vermiculite. Plant sow horizontally, and sprinkle with soil of between 5mm. Mist lightly and cover with plastic wrap that does not come into contact with the soil. Keep the temperature 70‑75 °F, germination takes 5‑10 days.  

Transplanting  

Transplant the seedlings to a sunny location (6 -8 hours of direct sunlight) when they are 2 – 3 inches tall and have 2 – 3 leaves, mix up the soil with organic compost or well-rotted manure. Space plants 12‑14 inches apart. Plant a bit deeper so as to encourage root growth.  

Watering  

Water deeply once or twice a week; let the top inch of soil dry out before watering again, as long as you live in an area where the soil has not frozen, it takes from a few weeks to 6 or 12 inches (2.5 – 30.5 cm) of snow. During the first 1-2 weeks, water every 2-3 days, water at the base only – never overhead. 

Fertilization  

Use light feeding. In case of soil being poor, use 10 -10-10 balanced fertilizer when planting. Avoid over‑fertilizing. Container plants are boosted with water-soluble once in 4-6 weeks.  

Deadheading  

Remove spent flowers every week to ensure an ongoing bloom and bushier growth. The first flower shoots should be clipped off at the beginning of the season to ensure the shrub is not leggy.  

Pest & Disease Control  

Watch for aphids, spider mite and white fly. Neem oil may be used organically should it be required. Avoid watering the plant overhead or with a close distance between the plants as well as removal of debris early enough will prevent fungal disease.

Price & Delivery in Pan India by upjau.in

At upjau.in., Buy premium Marigold Ica seeds, price marigold Ica beginning at Rs. 40–200 in packets of home gardening. For commercial order in bulk connect with us now. Our seeds have high rates of germination, they are packaged in safe containers to ensure safe pan India delivery.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the germination period of Marigold Ica?  

A: Seeds germinate in 5-10 days at favorable temperatures (70-75°C ) of 70°C, growth of seedlings normally takes place in under a week.

Q2. Can marigolds be grown in pots and containers?  

A: Yes, they are compact (12-14 inches high) and would fit into containers. Use a well version consisting of potting mix and always necessary drainage holes and a proper six hour or more direct sunlight everyday.

Q3. Are the marigolds themselves repulsive to the pests in the garden?  

A: Yes, they have shown a pest repelling quality, because it has Alpha -thienyl, which is toxic to nematodes, is emitted by the roots and the fragrance of the flower scares aphids, whiteflies, beetles, and larger insects.

Q4. How frequently should I water these plants?  

A: You just need to water it once or twice a week, but check the soil, proceed to the next watering once the soil is dry completely. . Be careful if your plant is in a pot because container plants might require more frequent watering in hot weather.

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