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Mexican Mint Marigold — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Mexican Mint Marigold
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-90days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z8–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil is 65°F or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Light-dependent germination.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 0.5-1 inch per week, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soils
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 12-15 inches
Height: 6-30 inches
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green leaves with golden yellow flowers
Size: 2-3 inch narrow leaves, 0.5 inch flowers
Shape: Linear, lance-shaped leaves with small daisy-like flowers
Flavour: Sweet anise-tarragon flavor with licorice notes, more intense when flowers appear

In the kitchen

Mexican cuisine, tarragon substitute, herbal teas, salads, vinegars, chicken and fish dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Occasionally aphids, generally pest resistant
Diseases: Root rot in poorly draining soils, otherwise disease-free
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, very few problems

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesMexican Mint Marigold repels nematodes and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes

PeppersProvides pest protection against aphids and spider mites while enhancing pepper flavor

BeansMarigold deters Mexican bean beetles and other bean pests while beans fix nitrogen

CucumbersRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, reduces pest pressure on cucurbits

LettuceProvides natural pest control against aphids and adds beneficial insects to the garden

CarrotsDeters carrot fly and other root pests while improving soil health

RosesRepels aphids, thrips, and other rose pests while adding fragrance to the garden

CabbageProtects against cabbage worms and flea beetles that damage brassicas

Avoid

Black WalnutJuglone toxicity from walnut roots inhibits marigold growth and can cause plant death

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit marigold growth and development

SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, can stunt marigold growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 70
Protein (g): 3.75
Fat (g): 0.94
Carbohydrate (g): 14.9
Fibre (g): 8
Vitamin A (µg): 212
Vitamin C (mg): 31.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.129
Folate (µg): 114
Calcium (mg): 243
Iron (mg): 5.08
Magnesium (mg): 80
Phosphorus (mg): 73
Potassium (mg): 569
Zinc (mg): 1.11

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Mexican Mint Marigold?

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