Tagetes patula
Tagetes patula
Common names: Student's flower, Tagetes, Velvet flower, French herb
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Description
Tagetes patula, commonly known as the Student's flower, is a vigorous companion plant in vegetable gardens. Its roots exude substances that repel harmful soil nematodes, making it a popular choice to plant between tomatoes and potatoes. From June until frost, it produces dense clusters of bright yellow to reddish-brown flowers that attract hoverflies and bees.
Care instructions
Sow seeds in early April on a windowsill or directly in the garden from May, after the last frost. The plant is frost-sensitive. Provide a sunny location and water the soil in the morning, avoiding wetting the flowers. Regularly remove faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering. For nematode control, leave a dense stand and incorporate the plants into the soil in autumn.
Companion planting
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