[Garden] Marigolds

[gcmichal]

You may have mixed up two different plants here.  Marigolds are  
Tagetes, not Calendula (an equally attractive flower). I know  
Calendula is used in some cosmetics.  Is your prescription below for  
Marigolds or Calendulas?

- Greg Michalenko
On May 14, 2007, at 1:02 PM, Peter Belej wrote:

> I believe they're good to plant near/around Potatoes and Tomatoes, so,
> maybe they'll be worth-while to plant around the outside of the
> "U"-shaped bed?
>
> Also, as an herbal note, Marigolds (Latin name, Calendula) are good  
> for
> sore throats and minor wounds on the skin (scrapes and what-not) (can
> make a tea or an ointment from it).  I believe it's the leaves that  
> are
> used, but, I could always just ask my dad to confirm.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: garden-bounces at lists.wpirg.org
> [mailto:garden-bounces at lists.wpirg.org] On Behalf Of J. Rochon
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 12:47 PM
> To: garden at lists.wpirg.org
> Subject: [Garden] Marigolds
>
> Gardeners,
>                         I have just picked up a large number of  
> marigold
>
> seeds. Marigolds are good companion plants, since they work to reduce
> nematode damage. So here are the questions. Where do we want them
> planted? Do some plants benefit from marigolds more than others?  
> Should
> I sprout the marigolds before planting, or just sow seeds?
>                                                          -Jason
>
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