Marigold is one of all the important commercial and household flowers which are very popular amongst gardeners and florist for easy cultivation and revenue generation. No house garden is left without marigold and it has also gained importance in view of easy commercial cultivation. It produces many flowers in a single plant in short duration and in very attractive colors, sizes and shapes. The market value of this crop is very high and is considered as an easy way for quick remuneration. Due to its several attractive colors and diverse uses, it has become one of the mostly accepted commercial flowers amongst small and large florists. The price of this flower in the market varies according to demand and supply of the produce. The flower shapes resemble as that of daisy, carnation or coreopsis.

The flowers as well as herb of the plant are used in various ways for daily practices. Some of the main uses of marigold flower and its parts are:

Religious and Social Uses

The marigold flowers are extensively used in India on special worships and social gatherings like marriages. Due to large number of flowers in small time and reasonable prices, the flower has gained huge importance in small floral companies.

Sale of flower in market

The flowers are sold under “loose flowers” category and also in forms of garlands which fetch a good market price.

The plant as a shrub

The French marigold due to its dwarf height and bushy growth is also used as shrubs in many gardens.

Marigold as a Trap Crop

The plant is also used as trap crop and planted outside the main crop area in order to trap insects and save the main crop. The insects as a result attract towards marigold and lay its eggs on this plant. For example bordering the tomato or cotton crop with marigold

Culinary Uses of Marigold: The marigold petals are used in many dishes like soups, stews, cakes etc to add flavor.

Medicinal Uses of Marigold: The plant is considered as a very effective herb for medicinal purposes if used as an antiseptic for many skin problems like inflammation, mastitis and eczema. The herb is also used in treatment of stomach disorders such as indigestion, ulcers, cramps, and diarrhea.

Insecticidal use of Marigold: The extract is also used as a botanical insecticide to get rid of various insects like household mosquitoes, plant bugs, aphids, leafhopper and nematodes. Marigold is an insect repellent crop.

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