Marigold French - Tagetes patula. Lovely garden flowers, but with strong root secretions and leaf odour.
Root secretions act against nematodes and leaves and roots keep down whitefly. Grow amongst tomato and many other crops. Height 22cm.
When to Sow: Late February to April
Where to Sow: In pots or trays in greenhouse at 16-18° C.
What to do Next: When seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into trays and grow on. Gradually harden off and plant out from end of May onwards.
