Marigold / Tagetes erecta Plants
Ex-Nursery Price Only. Minimum Order: 50 Units.
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Product Overview: Marigold (Tagetes erecta), commonly known as African Marigold or Banthi, is a high-demand commercial flowering plant. It is widely cultivated for its large, vibrant orange and yellow blooms, which are essential for the Indian garland industry, religious festivals, and landscape bedding.
Key Features for Commercial Buyers:
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Variety: We supply high-yielding F1 Hybrid and open-pollinated varieties suitable for commercial flower farming.
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Flower Quality: Produces large, globular flower heads with firm petals, ensuring a longer shelf life after harvesting.
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Growth Habit: Sturdy, uniform stems that stand up well to wind and rain; ideal for mass planting.
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Hardiness: Excellent heat tolerance and disease resistance.
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Loose Flower Production: High yield per acre for the garland and decoration market.
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Landscaping: Perfect for seasonal bedding, borders, and municipal beautification projects due to its bright, consistent color.
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Natural Pest Control: The roots secrete natural compounds that repel nematodes, making it an excellent companion crop for agricultural land.