11-02-2004, 11:01 AM
I ordered and am waiting for the seed to arrive.
Mexican marigold is far more robust than its European and African counterparts - growing to approximately 8 feet. From a distance it looks like marijuana, but has a lovely scent, beautiful flowers, and no narcotic substances in its makeup.
Good to grow as a screening plant or in the back of a flower border. The roots repel/kill nematodes, and the leaves and flowers also have insecticide properties. Young leaves and flowers can also be used in summer salads.
The seed packet contains 500 seed. I only need about 30. If anyone is interested in giving this plant a go, let me know and I can post seed off to you.
Mexican marigold is far more robust than its European and African counterparts - growing to approximately 8 feet. From a distance it looks like marijuana, but has a lovely scent, beautiful flowers, and no narcotic substances in its makeup.
Good to grow as a screening plant or in the back of a flower border. The roots repel/kill nematodes, and the leaves and flowers also have insecticide properties. Young leaves and flowers can also be used in summer salads.
The seed packet contains 500 seed. I only need about 30. If anyone is interested in giving this plant a go, let me know and I can post seed off to you.