It is a common and important flower used in the festive seasons and religious festivals. Since it is a short-duration crop with low investment, it has become popular in India.
The ideal temperature range required for the plant is 25-35 degrees celsius. The rainfall needed for the climate is 100-150 cm.
A well-drained fertile soil best suits the flowering plant with a pH range of 6.5-7.5.
Weeing-out operations are mainly carried out when weed intensity is high.
Marigold flower plant is ready to harvest anywhere between 1.5-2.5 months, depending upon the variety used in the plantation.
Some popular varieties of flowering plants include African Marigold, French Marigold, Pusa Basanti Gainda, and Pusa Narangi Gainda.