I want to tell you about Tagetes, commonly called African marigold, Aztec marigold, American marigold or big marigold.
Tagetes are easy to grow from seed. Almost all seeds germinate and after a week I already saw small plants. This year I planted them in a greenhouse. And I did the right thing - because the cold was around 0 C in May. Young seedlings of Tagetes could easily freeze out.
Perhaps some of you prefer to buy grown seedlings in the garden center or in the supermarket. This is a good option too, just do not rush to plant seedlings in the garden because of the cold weather.
I like that growing Tagetes from seeds you can never be sure what color the buds will be. They can be yellow, red, orange, or a mixture of all shades. See what a variety of colors the Tagetes have in my flower beds.
Here is what the garden encyclopedia writes:
All parts of this unique annual have a taste and smell reminiscent of tarragon, but much nicer and stronger. Moreover, the aroma is felt at a considerable distance. Blooms profusely all summer. It can be used in flower beds of any type. Grows well in limited soil. It stays cut for a long time. Heat-loving, unpretentious, drought-resistant.
What is the Tagetes called in your country? Here they are called Velvet flowers.
Last week I picked ripe tomatoes, very juicy and sweet. And the smell!
Tomatoes ripen quickly. There is a little secret - they do not need to be watered at all during mating. Now even for breakfast I have red juicy tomatoes. But I need to figure out how to keep them fresh longer.
What experience do you have with keeping tomatoes fresh?
You have got many tasty tomatoes this summer, Nadeza. I have harvested many tomatoes today. Many of them was green. I wrap them in newspaper and put them on the kitchen counter. I put tape on the newspaper so the tomatoes are in completely dark. After a week or so they have turned red. The Tagetes are called Velvet flowers here too. Many hugs.
ReplyDeleteI have green tomatoes too, Marit. I left them in the greenhouse until the end of September. But I'm afraid the weather will get cold. Then I, like you, put the tomatoes in a dark and cool place. Thank you for your advice.
DeleteHas recogido muy buenos tomates. A los Tagetes aquí en mi pueblo los llamamos claveles chinos. Abrazos.
ReplyDeleteQue nombre interesante, Teresa. Gracias, un abrazo.
DeleteLindas flores y que tomates más grandes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked my harvest, J.P. Hugs.
DeleteThe flowers look gorgeous and the tomatoes are fat and juicy, Nadezda. I don’t think it gets much better!
ReplyDeleteI agree, David, the tomatoes are ripe and juicy. I'll make tomato paste to use as a ketchup.
DeleteYour tomatoes look great, Nadezda. We also can still harvest a lot of fruits.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had any Tagetes in the garden for a long time, I don't know why, they let them seed so easily.
Hugs
Anke
Anke, hope you your crop is great as well. Tagetes is an easy plant to grow.
DeleteОООО! Помидоры шикарные. Моя подруга кладёт лепестки бархатцев в рис. Заменяет дорогой шафран.
ReplyDeleteНе слышала что бархатцы заменяют шафран, Лола. Надо попробовать!
DeleteBoa tarde de quinta-feira minha querida amiga Nadezda. Flores maravilhosas. Tenho colhido tomates aqui no meu quintal. Um excelente mês de setembro.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you also grow tomatoes, Luiz. Happy September.
DeleteHi Nadezda,
ReplyDeleteTagetes are such colorful and beautiful flowers, I remember seeing them in my grandmother's garden.
Here they are called "cravos-da-india"
Excellent harvest of tomatoes.
All the best my friend
Glad you liked my flowers and my crop, Maria. It's lovely name of tagetes in your country. Hugs.
DeleteI have heard too much water is not good for tomato's taste, dry condition makes good tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteAgree, RTC. My tomatoes are delicious and meaty. Hugs.
DeleteHi Nadezda-Your Tagetes are beautiful and add so much color to the garden. Here they are simply referred to as Marigolds and are often planted to repel mosquitoes. Your tomato crop looks amazing and delicious too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, glad you liked my tomato crop. Hugs.
DeleteHi Nadezda! I forgot to sign in before! Your Tagetes are beautiful. Here we refer to them simply as Marigolds and they are often planted to repel mosquitoes. You have been very successful with your tomato crop. They look amazing and delicious too!
ReplyDeleteLee, I know this name for tagetes, and it is also a feminine name. Am I right?
DeleteKauniisti kukkivat samettiruusut ja maukkaan näköiset tomaatit.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked my tagetes and tomatoes, Anemone.
DeleteHola Nadezda.
ReplyDeleteYo no se como mantenerlos frescos más tiempo y me gustaría, aquí me maduran y los preparo en salsa. Los taguet son bonitos y fáciles y una planta maravillosa para tener en la huerta. Besos
El problema con los tomates siempre es cómo mantenerlos frescos. Es complicado. Los tagetes florecen brillantemente en otoño cuando otras flores se marchitan. Un abrazo, Lola.
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