13 Mar Guidelines for Production of Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) in North Indian Condition
उत्तर भारतीय परिवेश में गैंदे के उत्पादन के लिए दिशानिर्देश Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) is one of the most commonly grown commercial flower crops in India. Increased flower production, quality of flowers and perfection in the form of plants are important objectives to be reckoned in commercial flower production. It occupies an important place among loose flowers. It has nearly two third of total loose flower growing area in India. Major growing states are Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharastra. Marigold species vary in size from 0.1 to 2.2 m tall. Most species have pinnate green leaves. Blooms naturally occur in golden, orange, yellow, and white colors, often with maroon highlights. Floral heads are typically 4–6 cm diameter, generally with both ray florets and disc florets. In horticulture, they tend to be planted as annuals, although the perennial species are gaining popularity. Species and cultivar of marigold Among 50 species of marigold only for are cultivated. These are Tagetes erecta (African marigold): cultivating it for medicinal, ceremonial and decorative purposes. This plant reaches heights of between 50–100 cm (20–39 in). The colour range is from white and cream to primose, yellow, gold and orange. Tagetes patula (French marigold): The flower is an annual, occasionally reaching 0.5 m by 0.3 m.. stem is reddish in colour and the foliage is darker than...