Light
Full sun. It flowers poorly in shade.
FlowerUncommon
How to grow marigolds in a pot
Tagetes patula
Marigolds are tough plants that flower in orange and yellow all summer. Their scent keeps some pests away, so they are often planted next to vegetables.
At a glance
- Full sun
- Little water
- Easy
- Pot3 litres
From seed to harvest
In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.
- Seed1/6
- Sprout2/6
- Leafing out3/6
- Budding4/6
- Opening5/6
- In full bloom6/6
Care
For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.
Pot
Small pots and balcony boxes are fine.
Water
At the base when the soil dries; keep the leaves dry.
Care
Deadhead faded flowers and it keeps blooming until autumn.
In the game
In Verda the marigold is an uncommon flower with a bit of all four traits, so it suits many villagers.
Its traits
Tasty
Fragrant
Healing
Showy
Verda
A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.
Marigold and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.
