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Pot marigold

Scientific name: Calendula officinalis

Family Asteraceae · Genus Calendula

FlowersGujarat / bagicha priority

Care snapshot

Cool-season flowering annual with orange or yellow blooms. Sow seeds in well-drained soil, provide sunlight and moderate watering, and remove faded flowers to extend blooming. Avoid excessive moisture around the roots.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season
Winter; generally sown in autumn in Gujarat
Time to flowering or harvest
Approximately 50–70 days to flowering
Common pests
Aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars
Common diseases
Powdery mildew, Alternaria leaf spot, root rot

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