Marigolds are great for one majors thing… they are beautiful and fun to grow. That’s the most important thing to know. So enjoy the beauty and have fun growing them!!!
Years ago I heard that If you get stung by a bee then you should rub a marigold flower on the sting and it would take the pain away and my 4 year old grandson got stung by a bee and he was crying and I rubbed the marigold flower on the sting and he quit crying. And he went back to playing.
@@rogernorman5241From this point forward I will smoosh all marigolds directly into all wounds 😮 (No, seriously, I might. Dandelions too 😄👍👍👍) Marigolds are in the yard... I'm just waiting for someone nearby to get stung. There's something to these old remedies. ¼-½ tsp castor oil daily would fix a lot of digestive issues after a week or so, Vaseline- best makeup remover and moisturizer ever, in small amounts V shines the F out of brittle ends, mustard seed (ground) unlocks nutrients in broccoli and other cooked veggies. Have a good day and thanks!
My husband planted packets of marigold seeds around the parameter of our garden to keep the deer from eating the vegetables ..by Mid June we had a living fence of 4 to 5 foot high plants with flowers as big as tennis balls ..our 4 year old Granddaughter and Grampa went to pick beans ..she completely disappeared and all I could see of him was his head bobbing along the rows..😊
@SquashBlossom62 I think the comment meant that because of the marigolds, the other plants were free to grow to four or five feet and have very large flowers. Of course, you might have just had a sarcastic sense of humor in which case ignore this comment! :-)
@SquashBlossom62 The Crackerjack Marigolds I grow get 3' tall. There is a variety that I believe is called the Hawaiian Marigold that are supposed to get even bigger but I have not grown them to know for sure.
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French marigolds are the most floriferous of the marigolds and readily re-seed an area to come back the next year. They also attract fritillary butterflies. Marigold petals fed to chickens gives them deep orange yolks.
I yanked a marigold plant out of one of my raised beds last year due to lack of space. I threw it in a hole of heavy clay soil and never touched it again and of coarse It thrived. 😊
I plant marigolds for 2 main reasons. One is an abundance of free seeds, and seconds I love their look and fragrance. My favorite are the tiny signet marigold. It you rub your hand on one it is just a beautifully wonderous aroma. Enjoy your videos! Stay Well!!!
They are called MerryGolds for a reason! Also, considering that bugs are dying en masse (thanks to us) any flowering plant, aside from invasives, is always helpful. Besides the best form of pest control is when you get carnivores to do the work for you
I love my Venus Fly Trap. I hope it survives dormant and comes back hearty during the summer. I had just picked up some marigolds today from a garden and repotted them hope they make it then I’ll be satisfied.
no kidding, about them surviving almost any conditions! this spring, something ate one of my marigolds to the stem; it was just a little 4" skeleton, and i thought it was a goner. but it grew back leaves in just a couple weeks, and soon caught up to all the others. just the kind of plant that works here in Florida, where the pests and diseases overcome so many things :)
What I love about marigolds…they are one of the few flowers that can take the desert heat and sun in my garden! Granted they usually are under a bit of shade cloth, but so are most of my gardeny (food) plants.
Have always loved marigolds. After years of large, overgrown bushes overtaking the entire front of my house I finally ripped the bushes out and created a large bed of just marigolds. Thinking the bright colors will work well with my new dark brown roof to create curb appeal. Cant wait for them to get big and bushy! ❤
I am so glad you touch on marigolds being in fact a trap crop. I find a lot of people describe them purely as pest repellent plants, which never seemed right to me because I consistently get aphids on mine every year. Not to mention, if grown indoors over the winter, they are a huge spider mite attractor!- (I learned that the hard way recently😢). However, grown outdoors, it's not really an issue as they definitely attract the predatory insects that help control any potential pest outbreaks, so it all balances out + they add such nice brightness & warmth to any garden!☀
Iowa Zone 5a. I've had good luck using giant marigolds as a trap crop for Japanese beetles. Crushing the beetles on the blossoms seemed to make them more attractive to other beetles, who continued to congregate on the death beds of their relatives. Blossoms used this way were kind of ragged at the end of the season, but oh well. I also appreciate how quickly the marigolds sprouted this year. Three days after planting. This was a big plug because the robins kept digging up the garden, and freshly planted seeds along with the earth worms they were looking for.
That explains why the Japanese Beetle traps work so well. We couldn’t be outside if we didn’t use them. And yes, the marigolds did sprout fast and Yes to a lot of robins digging up the garden. Z5a, WI.
@@dustyflats3832 I found a fix for the robins digging up seedlings, but more work needed to prove that it works in early spring. I placed some strips from old plastic mesh fencing over my beans, and the robins haven't touched them. First beans I've been able to grow this year. But I tried this after the robins had raised their young, so the intense search for worms had already passed. We'll see if it works next spring.
I had an aphid infestation on my marigolds and knew the old tale of them being "pest resistant" was debunked. Works great at deterring pest from my tomatoes however! Great video, as always.
I have some marigolds that are FULL of white flies. Just the other day when I saw them all over the plant, I thought, hmmmm, I thought marigolds repelled pests...?!?
0:07 exactly the ones my mother used to grow, and I'll grow again. 6:01 wow! 1:11 I grew the big puffy African marigolds, yellow ones (fav) and orange ones. I'll do those again too. Great video, Ashley! Love the truth or myth list. Thanks for this!
Oooh, lots of great info! I've been happily growing marigolds for years & especially love how they assist with the root knot nematodes. Thanks so much for this Marigold lesson. 😊
You did a very good job on this dear. You seem really intelligent like you have a great personality and I get stuck growing all the stuff for my wife out of everybody else that presents. These short videos, yours is definitely the best. Keep it up.
I joined your channel due to today's lesson. I absolutely LOVE marigolds, esp. the Safari Bolero Dwarf variety. We're too windy of a state for the taller varieties, but I'm fine with my favs. I even grew 30 plants from seed of last season's Mum plants. I kept a dozen & gave the rest to elders who enjoyed mine the previous year. They seem to be starting out deep red or goldenrod this season. Besides carnations, these marigolds are a must for my miracle garden. Regarding the debunked data shared, I reside in *God's Country* & whilst my neighbors gardens had critter invaders of all sizes...they skip my plants. Far as pollinators go, the 8 pack I planted last season became full of Ladybugs in all life stages, Bumblebees, non-aggressive wasps, and a Mother Orbweaver whose web stretched from my Early Girl Tomato downward into the Bolero planted below. The most brilliant sight last season was at least 2 dozen Monarchs enjoying the trio of Bolero's which I'd planted by themselves. If Monarchs could have a favorite gathering place....they definitely found it in my garden. I even had a Hummingbird Moth take a couple moments rest on 1 of the largest Bolero's. I grew a trio from seed in the same area this season for them. So with all that stated... *in my experience, marigolds are vital for my no-chem garden.* The bounty provided each short season is all thanks to God's creatures. I've a lot of physical impairments, so spending time enjoying nature is 1 of the greatest joys I have. Take care, ~ Covah
I over planted marigolds this year in my garden. lol. So, have been transplanting them everywhere. I am amazed by the smell of the leaves!!! I’m came upon your video trying to see if it is okay to make marigold leaf tea. Plenty out there about the flowers, but the leaves smell amazing!
Here in Southern California Marigolds attract snails and slugs very well. They eat the heck out of the Marigolds before they eat the garden plants. Enjoyed watching this informative video. If you were a Marigold flower I would be attracted to you as well. 😊
I would like to hear more about how to attract ladybugs to my garden. I try to grow organically and am always looking for natural remedies. I have been planting and harvesting the seed from marigolds for years. So this is great info as it synthesesis the relevant information. Many thanks!
I planted 6 Prizm Kale plants last season & the Ladybugs spent their whole life cycle on them. They left enough kale for gathering, but my no-chem garden was full of their fugly fuzzy offspring. Had I not subbed to TDtangents & watched their critter videos....I'd still be killing those red & black fuzzy larvae. An elder gardener in my neighborhood told me in NE, MT Ladybugs visit gardens that have planted spuds. All I know is my own experience with them. My kale aren't tall enough yet & our weather's been damp. The Monarchs & Bumbles are visiting my Marigolds though. Hope this bring you some ideas. Take care, ~ Covah
Marigolds are soo cool! I didn't know that marigold attracted hover flies. Careful with mint though, it likes places with lots of water and it can easily become a pest.
My beans used to get devoured by Mexican bean beetles. I started planting marigolds near them. Haven’t had a beetle since. Now if I could find a way to keep cucumber beetles away.
I planted giant marigolds around my tomatoe bed to deter deer. It did not work. The deer stomped the marigolds to the ground & ruined my tomatoe bed. I live in southwest Oregon & the deer here are terribly destructive. I do plant marigolds everywhere in my veggie garden to attract pollinators. I love these beautiful flowers & even love their scent. 🙂❤️👍
I never heard of any of these, but was always told to plant them to keep mosquitoes away. Not sure if it works, since I never see many mosquitoes at my house anyway, but I have planted them many years ago. Mainly because I always liked marigolds. I have planted them this year.
Wow - you are a super-teacher. You answered questions I didn't even know I had - like about sub-species cause they really look different. But - botanically speaking and if you care to answer - what is the flower structure where the "pedals" are individual flowers?? I notice there are quite a few species of this type besides. And is this, and anything else, a common denominator for determining if a plant is a "marigold"? Hearts!
Bonus! Found that marigolds also repel cats who don't like the strong smell. Neighbor's cat was always using my garden's empty space as a litter box, having dug up planted bulbs. Grrr!
interesting vid, very informative, didn't realise how limited the anti-nematode effect was. interesting observation i've made, i've seen grackles rip up marigold flowers then roll in it lol i dunno if they have a thing for perfume or if there is a non-plant pest that it helps them repel but was a fun observation i wanted to share lol
Now, I always plant marigold in my garden, especially right by the tomato plants. I noticed that I didn't have much pests. The second year I plant the marigold at every corner in my garden and then plant basil plants by the tomato plants. Now I don't have a garden without marigold.
I placed (not even planted as they would it even last that long) marigolds next to a clematis that was getting decimated by slugs and every morning there would be nothing left of the marigold but a little stick that was the main stem. Slugs in my area (South coast of BC) LOVE marigolds. One morning I found a giant slug wrapped around one.
You're awesome 😎Data based content works! To many copy paste information off of RUclips to spin it up as thier own. I really appreciate the time you spent vetting your information before making this video. New Subscriber looking forward to more content
I love marigolds as a companion plant to my tomatoes...especially the red ones, although yellow is also gteat in certain corners of my garden that I wish to brighten. For raised beds I also believ that it helps cool the soil after it gets established and spreads.
@5:31 I was hoping to hear you mention aphid control. In the PNW, zone 5b, aphids are the one pest I can not physically eradicate from my lilies, which grow very awesome here in Lane County, Oregon. The single reason being is the bud development stage. I squish the aphids and I harm the lily bud; zugzwang.
Very good video. At the beginning, I thought you were going to praise all those 50 'benefits' of marigold. Thanks for debunking the nonsense 'out there' on marigolds. Many years ago when I had a rabbit, I stupidly let him roam unattended in the garden. Marigolds turned out to be his favourite food. Also, here in Spain at least, they seem to attract snails in the night. Next morning...you can imagine the damage. I may try them in a raised bed next time.
So strange about the Marigolds. Years past, I had them everywhere, and they lasted well into October (zone 7a). This year, no plants. Most of them sprouted, but then...they were gone. Just gone. I'll bet I put out three packets of seed, plus prior years self seeding, and not one plant. Suspect it was my local rabbits chowing down on the tender sprouts, don't have any other explanation. By contrast, my Nasturtiums went into overdrive. I swear if a seed fell out of a packet, it would sprout where it fell. But I miss my Merigolds. 😥
@@GardeningInCanada Nope, Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland) and was a fairly mild winter. They will likely all grow out next year and I'll be over run, lol.
I bet something ate the little young marigold sprouts. Slugs? That happened to me just in this one area. I planted maybe ten and most of them vanished. Then two were mostly eaten but not entirely so I trimmed off the bad parts and they survived. Something kept eating those two but never fully, so I kept trimming up and those two are nice and full and big now. In other areas of my garden the marigolds survive just fine.
I had heard that marigolds from big box stores are bread to be less smelly, because some people don't like the smell, but every subsequent seeding and crop gets back to their normal smell/potency. So, reseed every year for the best results!
Just found this video. I have been using marigolds as companion plants with my tomatoes for years and have not had one hornworm. I believe the scent of the marigolds confuses the moth that lays the hornworm eggs become confused by the scent. I have seen the results of this last year when I planted a bed of tomatoes without the marigolds and got one hornworm in that bed. 10 years with not one hornworm and on in my test bed. Sounds convincing to me😂
I couldn't tell what the yellow blooms that were recently planted by our HOA gardeners...yellow Marigolds (I don't know whether they should be called by the same name). They are beautiful, nonetheless. I will give them a try if they are beneficial.
Yeah, as far as small mammals go: Last time I grew marigolds, the squirrels would snag the just-bloomed flowers, only to eat half and leave them to die. I started having sacrificial plants with bigger blooms. Once a flower was hit, I would toss them over the balcony rail toward the squirrel trees for better access to the rest. I swear it looked like those squirrels were getting high, like cats on the nip! They'd chew through more of the flower base, then start tearing out petals and flipping and rolling around in them. Any time another squirrel interrupted, they'd start chasing before rolling together!
Thanks for this. I do love the shorter marigolds and I save seeds. Question though... why do they not seem to self-seed from the previous year? Even if I spread seed through the fall, nothing comes up in the spring (zone 2b). I would love if they were coming up every spring. A couple years ago I had a bad slug year and the marigolds were a hot spot.
@@meandmysunshine1 I placed mine in the same spot of ground as their Mum plant of last season. We're in zone 4, near the N. Dakota line. They're doing grand...even the ones I moved elsewhere or gave away. Not all the seeds are worthy...it's a science. I had to learn which ones will grow on my own. Take care, ~ Covah
Mint will also keeps ants away! They were infesting the ground near the house and coming into the house and so I planted mint there. In a day or two the ants were gone.
@@elaine1034 I had the opposite happen which is really weird. A big mound was in my yard and as I got close I saw it was mint with all the soil around it kinda raised and fluffed up, loads of ants! Maybe they were removing it? Because I think the mound is still there and somewhat settled but the mint is gone haha.
Not sure there would be enough time for tomatoes if using marigolds as cover crop in cold zones. Love the marigolds and they really look great in the fall. I have to separate a bunch more tomorrow.
You are intelligent and informative. I have been growing marigolds for 50 years. However I am finding they don’t grow as well as they used to. Is it because it’s so hot now in summer in NYS.???
Excellent information. Great that someone puts these myths to rest. My understanding from 40 years ago was that it 's only the Tagetes patula that will affect nematodes. Do you know if this is indeed the case or do Tagetes erecta do likewise ? Either way a huge time and resource commitment needed to make it effective. Thank so much.
Can you plant mint around the bottom of your tomato garden so you wouldn't have to use wood chips then the next year just dig your wholes for the new tomatoes
A repellant for slugs and snails? that surprised me, couldn't prove it by my garden. As much as I love marigolds, slugs decimate them to the point I decided to never plant them again. Can't think of anything else that leaves the slime trail they do - if there is, let me know
@@hedykarim3614 I had no idea moths can be so incredibly devastating until I saw what they did to Vancouver's Stanley Park. I thought my marigolds would be safe in planters or hanging baskets, but no. I've seen them stuck to the side of the house, on their way to the basket. How on earth they know there's something up there, they want to eat, is beyond me.
I only have experience with African Marigolds grown by seed from the "Cracker Jacker Marigold" seed pack, and Marigolds work really really well if planted with companion plants like "Alyssum, Nasturtiums, and thyme" Just so everyone is aware. NOTE: this is just my opinion on these flowers. (Alyssum) is used as a trap crop and a deterrent, but I think they have a nice sweet little superpower. Alyssum attracts "Predatory bugs" as well. "Predatory bugs" eat the other bugs that eat your plants. (Nasturtiums, Marigolds, and thyme) are a trap crop and deterrent. Plant Nasturtiums, Marigolds, and thyme, by Alyssum so the "predatory bugs" can get more food, and thrive in your garden for years to come, eating the nasty little pests that eat your plants and veggies. NOTE:(Nasturtiums, Marigolds, and thyme) are actually used for more but, for the most part this is how I plant them. I am not saying anyone is wrong but this I my experience, and my garden is working at its most potential so far. NOTE: Apparently Sweet Basil has a similar trap crop and deterrent power as well, but I don't pay much attention to it.
Apparently marigolds can get mistaked for cannabis, at least on tiktok my post of a marigold flower gotten taken down. Also, the Marigolds can grow very tall. Last season, they were like inches tall, and this season, they are six inches or almost 4 feet tall. Marigolds seem to sometimes work against Japanese beetles.
For more information on trap cropping check out this video here:
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Marigolds are great for one majors thing… they are beautiful and fun to grow. That’s the most important thing to know. So enjoy the beauty and have fun growing them!!!
Years ago I heard that If you get stung by a bee then you should rub a marigold flower on the sting and it would take the pain away and my 4 year old grandson got stung by a bee and he was crying and I rubbed the marigold flower on the sting and he quit crying. And he went back to playing.
Interesting!
Great to know. Thanks for sharing❤❤❤❤
i think this person is talking about Celendula (pot Mariglods) not Tagete (french marigolds). calendula is known forsoothing skin.
@@rogernorman5241From this point forward I will smoosh all marigolds directly into all wounds 😮 (No, seriously, I might. Dandelions too 😄👍👍👍)
Marigolds are in the yard... I'm just waiting for someone nearby to get stung. There's something to these old remedies. ¼-½ tsp castor oil daily would fix a lot of digestive issues after a week or so, Vaseline- best makeup remover and moisturizer ever, in small amounts V shines the F out of brittle ends, mustard seed (ground) unlocks nutrients in broccoli and other cooked veggies.
Have a good day and thanks!
@@rogernorman5241possibly, however I'm pretty sure French marigolds are the ones that help with nematodes, not the pot marigolds.
My husband planted packets of marigold seeds around the parameter of our garden to keep the deer from eating the vegetables ..by Mid June we had a living fence of 4 to 5 foot high plants with flowers as big as tennis balls ..our 4 year old Granddaughter and Grampa went to pick beans ..she completely disappeared and all I could see of him was his head bobbing along the rows..😊
That’s so awesome love that story
Marigolds grow that tall!? I've never seen them taller than 8 inches. What type of marigold do you have?
@SquashBlossom62 I think the comment meant that because of the marigolds, the other plants were free to grow to four or five feet and have very large flowers. Of course, you might have just had a sarcastic sense of humor in which case ignore this comment! :-)
@SquashBlossom62 The Crackerjack Marigolds I grow get 3' tall. There is a variety that I believe is called the Hawaiian Marigold that are supposed to get even bigger but I have not grown them to know for sure.
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Marigolds are such cheerful and beautiful plants! I enjoy them in my garden and I'm one of those strange people that love the scent of them.
Yes they are!
I like the 'spicy' scent too!
I absolutely love knowing that you've vetted the science supporting the exceptionally useful, relevant info you keep providing in videos like this one, so I can trust its validity. [almost unique among YT gardening channels]
My pleasure!
I just want it to repel mosquitoes lol that’s it
French marigolds are the most floriferous of the marigolds and readily re-seed an area to come back the next year. They also attract fritillary butterflies.
Marigold petals fed to chickens gives them deep orange yolks.
Interesting! thanks.
I yanked a marigold plant out of one of my raised beds last year due to lack of space. I threw it in a hole of heavy clay soil and never touched it again and of coarse It thrived. 😊
Haha love it
😂😂😂
I plant marigolds for 2 main reasons. One is an abundance of free seeds, and seconds I love their look and fragrance.
My favorite are the tiny signet marigold. It you rub your hand on one it is just a beautifully wonderous aroma.
Enjoy your videos! Stay Well!!!
Thanks for sharing!
How tall do they get
I love marigolds and their scent. But this year the rabbits are decimating them.
In addition to their color, I find their scent calming and comforting.
They are called MerryGolds for a reason!
Also, considering that bugs are dying en masse (thanks to us) any flowering plant, aside from invasives, is always helpful. Besides the best form of pest control is when you get carnivores to do the work for you
I love my Venus Fly Trap. I hope it survives dormant and comes back hearty during the summer. I had just picked up some marigolds today from a garden and repotted them hope they make it then I’ll be satisfied.
no kidding, about them surviving almost any conditions! this spring, something ate one of my marigolds to the stem; it was just a little 4" skeleton, and i thought it was a goner. but it grew back leaves in just a couple weeks, and soon caught up to all the others. just the kind of plant that works here in Florida, where the pests and diseases overcome so many things :)
What I love about marigolds…they are one of the few flowers that can take the desert heat and sun in my garden! Granted they usually are under a bit of shade cloth, but so are most of my gardeny (food) plants.
Wonderful!
Have always loved marigolds. After years of large, overgrown bushes overtaking the entire front of my house I finally ripped the bushes out and created a large bed of just marigolds. Thinking the bright colors will work well with my new dark brown roof to create curb appeal. Cant wait for them to get big and bushy! ❤
I am so glad you touch on marigolds being in fact a trap crop. I find a lot of people describe them purely as pest repellent plants, which never seemed right to me because I consistently get aphids on mine every year. Not to mention, if grown indoors over the winter, they are a huge spider mite attractor!- (I learned that the hard way recently😢). However, grown outdoors, it's not really an issue as they definitely attract the predatory insects that help control any potential pest outbreaks, so it all balances out + they add such nice brightness & warmth to any garden!☀
Iowa Zone 5a. I've had good luck using giant marigolds as a trap crop for Japanese beetles. Crushing the beetles on the blossoms seemed to make them more attractive to other beetles, who continued to congregate on the death beds of their relatives. Blossoms used this way were kind of ragged at the end of the season, but oh well. I also appreciate how quickly the marigolds sprouted this year. Three days after planting. This was a big plug because the robins kept digging up the garden, and freshly planted seeds along with the earth worms they were looking for.
That explains why the Japanese Beetle traps work so well. We couldn’t be outside if we didn’t use them. And yes, the marigolds did sprout fast and Yes to a lot of robins digging up the garden. Z5a, WI.
@@dustyflats3832 I found a fix for the robins digging up seedlings, but more work needed to prove that it works in early spring. I placed some strips from old plastic mesh fencing over my beans, and the robins haven't touched them. First beans I've been able to grow this year. But I tried this after the robins had raised their young, so the intense search for worms had already passed. We'll see if it works next spring.
I had an aphid infestation on my marigolds and knew the old tale of them being "pest resistant" was debunked. Works great at deterring pest from my tomatoes however! Great video, as always.
Thanks for sharing
I have some marigolds that are FULL of white flies. Just the other day when I saw them all over the plant, I thought, hmmmm, I thought marigolds repelled pests...?!?
0:07 exactly the ones my mother used to grow, and I'll grow again. 6:01 wow! 1:11 I grew the big puffy African marigolds, yellow ones (fav) and orange ones. I'll do those again too. Great video, Ashley! Love the truth or myth list. Thanks for this!
You sound so much better!!! 😊 Glad you're feeling better. I love the Marigolds!!!
Thank you!!
Oooh, lots of great info! I've been happily growing marigolds for years & especially love how they assist with the root knot nematodes. Thanks so much for this Marigold lesson. 😊
Thanks for posting from Canada my dear😁👏👏🌹
My pleasure 😊
You did a very good job on this dear. You seem really intelligent like you have a great personality and I get stuck growing all the stuff for my wife out of everybody else that presents. These short videos, yours is definitely the best. Keep it up.
snails have decimated my marigolds... that being said, my broccoli is still safe! sacrifices must be made.
Hahaha exactly
Mine too! 😂
Hey man, snails gotta eat too 🙃
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Put small containers of beer for slugs. They need to be low enough for the slugs to crawl in, & deep enough for them to stay in.
I joined your channel due to today's lesson. I absolutely LOVE marigolds, esp. the Safari Bolero Dwarf variety. We're too windy of a state for the taller varieties, but I'm fine with my favs. I even grew 30 plants from seed of last season's Mum plants. I kept a dozen & gave the rest to elders who enjoyed mine the previous year. They seem to be starting out deep red or goldenrod this season. Besides carnations, these marigolds are a must for my miracle garden.
Regarding the debunked data shared, I reside in *God's Country* & whilst my neighbors gardens had critter invaders of all sizes...they skip my plants. Far as pollinators go, the 8 pack I planted last season became full of Ladybugs in all life stages, Bumblebees, non-aggressive wasps, and a Mother Orbweaver whose web stretched from my Early Girl Tomato downward into the Bolero planted below. The most brilliant sight last season was at least 2 dozen Monarchs enjoying the trio of Bolero's which I'd planted by themselves. If Monarchs could have a favorite gathering place....they definitely found it in my garden. I even had a Hummingbird Moth take a couple moments rest on 1 of the largest Bolero's. I grew a trio from seed in the same area this season for them.
So with all that stated... *in my experience, marigolds are vital for my no-chem garden.* The bounty provided each short season is all thanks to God's creatures. I've a lot of physical impairments, so spending time enjoying nature is 1 of the greatest joys I have. Take care, ~ Covah
Awe thanks! Welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy the community
Yep the Japanese beetles came to my garden like crazy because of the blooms
I over planted marigolds this year in my garden. lol. So, have been transplanting them everywhere. I am amazed by the smell of the leaves!!! I’m came upon your video trying to see if it is okay to make marigold leaf tea. Plenty out there about the flowers, but the leaves smell amazing!
Thank you for the information I will plant french marigolds around my garden this year
Those are beautiful
Thanks for this “golden” info Ashley!
Good old marygolds ❤ so easy to grow and very beautiful!
So much for sharing all the uses for marigold, and I do have quite a few planted in my garden
I love Marigolds!
Here in Southern California Marigolds attract snails and slugs very well. They eat the heck out of the Marigolds before they eat the garden plants. Enjoyed watching this informative video.
If you were a Marigold flower I would be attracted to you as well. 😊
Haha That’s the point 😁 it’s called trap cropping. I have a trap crop video that may help .
Definitely one of my favorite channels.
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for backing up your video with research done!
I would like to hear more about how to attract ladybugs to my garden. I try to grow organically and am always looking for natural remedies. I have been planting and harvesting the seed from marigolds for years. So this is great info as it synthesesis the relevant information. Many thanks!
Will do!
I planted 6 Prizm Kale plants last season & the Ladybugs spent their whole life cycle on them. They left enough kale for gathering, but my no-chem garden was full of their fugly fuzzy offspring. Had I not subbed to TDtangents & watched their critter videos....I'd still be killing those red & black fuzzy larvae. An elder gardener in my neighborhood told me in NE, MT Ladybugs visit gardens that have planted spuds. All I know is my own experience with them. My kale aren't tall enough yet & our weather's been damp. The Monarchs & Bumbles are visiting my Marigolds though. Hope this bring you some ideas. Take care, ~ Covah
Marigolds are soo cool! I didn't know that marigold attracted hover flies. Careful with mint though, it likes places with lots of water and it can easily become a pest.
My beans used to get devoured by Mexican bean beetles. I started planting marigolds near them. Haven’t had a beetle since.
Now if I could find a way to keep cucumber beetles away.
I planted giant marigolds around my tomatoe bed to deter deer. It did not work. The deer stomped the marigolds to the ground & ruined my tomatoe bed.
I live in southwest Oregon & the deer here are terribly destructive.
I do plant marigolds everywhere in my veggie garden to attract pollinators. I love these beautiful flowers & even love their scent. 🙂❤️👍
I planted marigolds to keep the deer from my garden too. The deer ate the marigolds and my garden. I live in the Willamette Valley.
Also I fed some to my chickens and they loved them. I heard it was good for them.
awe wonderful
I never heard of any of these, but was always told to plant them to keep mosquitoes away. Not sure if it works, since I never see many mosquitoes at my house anyway, but I have planted them many years ago. Mainly because I always liked marigolds. I have planted them this year.
Wow - you are a super-teacher. You answered questions I didn't even know I had - like about sub-species cause they really look different. But - botanically speaking and if you care to answer - what is the flower structure where the "pedals" are individual flowers?? I notice there are quite a few species of this type besides. And is this, and anything else, a common denominator for determining if a plant is a "marigold"? Hearts!
I love marigolds. Thanks for sharing this information.
You are so welcome
Thanks this is helpful. Planted Marigolds last year. Everything makes sense now.
Glad it was helpful!
Bonus! Found that marigolds also repel cats who don't like the strong smell. Neighbor's cat was always using my garden's empty space as a litter box, having dug up planted bulbs. Grrr!
I love syphrid flies they are adorable and sweet
interesting vid, very informative, didn't realise how limited the anti-nematode effect was.
interesting observation i've made, i've seen grackles rip up marigold flowers then roll in it lol i dunno if they have a thing for perfume or if there is a non-plant pest that it helps them repel but was a fun observation i wanted to share lol
Well done and fun
Lovely bits of useful information.
Great video, very informative especially your fact cheching; btw a beer trap is also good for slugs and snails
Good video! Good presentation and infotrmative. Thank You.
Now, I always plant marigold in my garden, especially right by the tomato plants. I noticed that I didn't have much pests. The second year I plant the marigold at every corner in my garden and then plant basil plants by the tomato plants. Now I don't have a garden without marigold.
Great tip!
It is so good to find a Canadian gardener on RUclips, i find that that's not common
Very right. These give the biggest bang for your buck.
Great video! You can also eat Marigold and make tea out of it. It's great for eye health. Thank you.
Interesting!
I placed (not even planted as they would it even last that long) marigolds next to a clematis that was getting decimated by slugs and every morning there would be nothing left of the marigold but a little stick that was the main stem.
Slugs in my area (South coast of BC) LOVE marigolds. One morning I found a giant slug wrapped around one.
Yummy. Try using them as a trap crop
I wonder if they will repel lily beetles, who of course, love to munch on hybrid lilies, but not day lilies.
I very much enjoyed your video. I love marigolds.
Thank you!
Always plant them with my tomatoes. They are awesome.
The best!
Slugs love my marigolds! Gone on days!
You're awesome 😎Data based content works! To many copy paste information off of RUclips to spin it up as thier own. I really appreciate the time you spent vetting your information before making this video. New Subscriber looking forward to more content
I love marigolds as a companion plant to my tomatoes...especially the red ones, although yellow is also gteat in certain corners of my garden that I wish to brighten. For raised beds I also believ that it helps cool the soil after it gets established and spreads.
Yes, please bring on a lady bug video!
Yes please 🙏🙏
YES! I would love to see a lady bug video as well :)
Brilliant! Merci Buckets!!
Good video, thanks. Most people don’t know, but molasses diluted in water gets rid of cabbage moth.
@5:31 I was hoping to hear you mention aphid control. In the PNW, zone 5b, aphids are the one pest I can not physically eradicate from my lilies, which grow very awesome here in Lane County, Oregon. The single reason being is the bud development stage. I squish the aphids and I harm the lily bud; zugzwang.
A while ago you mentioned that you might make a video on benefitual weeds. I would find this video very interesting, thank you.🙂
Yes! I will still do that.z
@@GardeningInCanadaplease do
Very good video. At the beginning, I thought you were going to praise all those 50 'benefits' of marigold. Thanks for debunking the nonsense 'out there' on marigolds. Many years ago when I had a rabbit, I stupidly let him roam unattended in the garden. Marigolds turned out to be his favourite food. Also, here in Spain at least, they seem to attract snails in the night. Next morning...you can imagine the damage. I may try them in a raised bed next time.
So strange about the Marigolds. Years past, I had them everywhere, and they lasted well into October (zone 7a). This year, no plants. Most of them sprouted, but then...they were gone. Just gone. I'll bet I put out three packets of seed, plus prior years self seeding, and not one plant. Suspect it was my local rabbits chowing down on the tender sprouts, don't have any other explanation. By contrast, my Nasturtiums went into overdrive. I swear if a seed fell out of a packet, it would sprout where it fell. But I miss my Merigolds. 😥
Interesting! Cold winter?
@@GardeningInCanada Nope, Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland) and was a fairly mild winter. They will likely all grow out next year and I'll be over run, lol.
I bet something ate the little young marigold sprouts. Slugs? That happened to me just in this one area. I planted maybe ten and most of them vanished. Then two were mostly eaten but not entirely so I trimmed off the bad parts and they survived. Something kept eating those two but never fully, so I kept trimming up and those two are nice and full and big now. In other areas of my garden the marigolds survive just fine.
Amazing information. Thanks for sharing 👍 Very much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
I had heard that marigolds from big box stores are bread to be less smelly, because some people don't like the smell, but every subsequent seeding and crop gets back to their normal smell/potency. So, reseed every year for the best results!
Just found this video. I have been using marigolds as companion plants with my tomatoes for years and have not had one hornworm. I believe the scent of the marigolds confuses the moth that lays the hornworm eggs become confused by the scent. I have seen the results of this last year when I planted a bed of tomatoes without the marigolds and got one hornworm in that bed. 10 years with not one hornworm and on in my test bed. Sounds convincing to me😂
I couldn't tell what the yellow blooms that were recently planted by our HOA gardeners...yellow Marigolds (I don't know whether they should be called by the same name). They are beautiful, nonetheless. I will give them a try if they are beneficial.
Great post ! Thank - you Ashley . 👋. . .👉💨
Yeah, as far as small mammals go:
Last time I grew marigolds, the squirrels would snag the just-bloomed flowers, only to eat half and leave them to die. I started having sacrificial plants with bigger blooms. Once a flower was hit, I would toss them over the balcony rail toward the squirrel trees for better access to the rest. I swear it looked like those squirrels were getting high, like cats on the nip! They'd chew through more of the flower base, then start tearing out petals and flipping and rolling around in them. Any time another squirrel interrupted, they'd start chasing before rolling together!
Try Bobbex spray
I thought poor mans saffron was the calendula I didn't know about the marigolds too 🤓 TFS!
✅ Solid tip at the 3:35 mark, lady!
V. informative. ¡Gracias!
I found RKNs on my marigolds roots.
marigolds also attrackt pests that destroy cucumbers or something
Thank you for a great video!
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for this. I do love the shorter marigolds and I save seeds. Question though... why do they not seem to self-seed from the previous year? Even if I spread seed through the fall, nothing comes up in the spring (zone 2b). I would love if they were coming up every spring.
A couple years ago I had a bad slug year and the marigolds were a hot spot.
They are not meant to self seed in our cooler climate’s unfortunately. The seeds don’t have much protection.
Just to add to that too, mid April my neighbour plants Marigold seeds directly into the Garden. ON 5B
I think, no way!
Not a single Marigold came up,
@@meandmysunshine1 I placed mine in the same spot of ground as their Mum plant of last season. We're in zone 4, near the N. Dakota line. They're doing grand...even the ones I moved elsewhere or gave away. Not all the seeds are worthy...it's a science. I had to learn which ones will grow on my own. Take care, ~ Covah
I'm very interested in adding them to my current garden scheme but are they invasive like mint?
Awesome info thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
My grandmother had them everywhere
Grow mint in pots never in ground, becomes a weed in itself.
Mint will also keeps ants away! They were infesting the ground near the house and coming into the house and so I planted mint there. In a day or two the ants were gone.
@@elaine1034
I had the opposite happen which is really weird. A big mound was in my yard and as I got close I saw it was mint with all the soil around it kinda raised and fluffed up, loads of ants!
Maybe they were removing it? Because I think the mound is still there and somewhat settled but the mint is gone haha.
@@kriegjaeger That is weird! Are you sure it was mint? Ants make mounds but my mint does not.
@@elaine1034 Yeah some kinda wild mint, not a peppermint or spearmint but certainly some kind of mint. Very strange!
@@kriegjaeger Hmm...I bought my mint at a greenery years ago. It comes back every yearv and I thin it out.
My mamma use to plant them on both side of the walkway . They were the most beautiful ones I have ever seen . I don’t have her green thumb .
So sorry you’re leaving area. Was looking forward to hiring you to help me with my yard…😢😢(southern Virginia)
Thanks for a wonderful, helpful video.
You're very welcome!
Not sure there would be enough time for tomatoes if using marigolds as cover crop in cold zones. Love the marigolds and they really look great in the fall. I have to separate a bunch more tomorrow.
Thanks for the tips!
Great info. Thank you for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
I would love a video on plants that actually do repel rabbits with of course studies to back them up.
Thank you ✌️💕🌻🦋🌿
You are so welcome
You are intelligent and informative. I have been growing marigolds for 50 years. However I am finding they don’t grow as well as they used to. Is it because it’s so hot now in summer in NYS.???
Very well could be. Shade cloth may be the solution
Hi, what are some good companion plants that attract aphid-eating insects?
Marigolds, calendula, dill, fennel, yarrow, Allysum
Excellent information. Great that someone puts these myths to rest. My understanding from 40 years ago was that it 's only the Tagetes patula that will affect nematodes. Do you know if this is indeed the case or do Tagetes erecta do likewise ? Either way a huge time and resource commitment needed to make it effective. Thank so much.
Interesting! I’ve never heard of that one. I need to look into it
Can you plant mint around the bottom of your tomato garden so you wouldn't have to use wood chips then the next year just dig your wholes for the new tomatoes
Yea!
They're meant to be annuals but mine came back the following year.
Lucky ducky!
A repellant for slugs and snails? that surprised me, couldn't prove it by my garden. As much as I love marigolds, slugs decimate them to the point I decided to never plant them again. Can't think of anything else that leaves the slime trail they do - if there is, let me know
Try them as a trap crop.
I had cabbage moths even with marigolds
@@hedykarim3614 I had no idea moths can be so incredibly devastating until I saw what they did to Vancouver's Stanley Park. I thought my marigolds would be safe in planters or hanging baskets, but no. I've seen them stuck to the side of the house, on their way to the basket. How on earth they know there's something up there, they want to eat, is beyond me.
I only have experience with African Marigolds grown by seed from the "Cracker Jacker Marigold" seed pack, and Marigolds work really really well if planted with companion plants like "Alyssum, Nasturtiums, and thyme" Just so everyone is aware.
NOTE: this is just my opinion on these flowers.
(Alyssum) is used as a trap crop and a deterrent, but I think they have a nice sweet little superpower. Alyssum attracts "Predatory bugs" as well. "Predatory bugs" eat the other bugs that eat your plants.
(Nasturtiums, Marigolds, and thyme) are a trap crop and deterrent. Plant Nasturtiums, Marigolds, and thyme, by Alyssum so the "predatory bugs" can get more food, and thrive in your garden for years to come, eating the nasty little pests that eat your plants and veggies.
NOTE:(Nasturtiums, Marigolds, and thyme) are actually used for more but, for the most part this is how I plant them.
I am not saying anyone is wrong but this I my experience, and my garden is working at its most potential so far.
NOTE: Apparently Sweet Basil has a similar trap crop and deterrent power as well, but I don't pay much attention to it.
Apparently marigolds can get mistaked for cannabis, at least on tiktok my post of a marigold flower gotten taken down. Also, the Marigolds can grow very tall. Last season, they were like inches tall, and this season, they are six inches or almost 4 feet tall.
Marigolds seem to sometimes work against Japanese beetles.
Slugs ate my marigolds