Tomatoes
Taget
Nematocidal Marigold - Taget
Ref : F0282
- Tagetes minuta
Bag of 200 seeds
This variety releases nematicidal substances from its roots, which remain in the soil for 3 years. It thus protects vegetable crops from certain pests. What's more, the intense scent of its leaves repels aphids while attracting butterflies and hoverflies.
To discover on the Kokopelli blog: "Tagetes: medicinal, aphrodisiac and visionary plants."
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In traditional medicine, Tagetes minuta has been used to treat urinary, intestinal and gastric pathologies and, in general, as an anti-microbial plant with anti-bacterial, biocidal, antifungal, antiseptic and anthelmintic qualities. In Latin America, its leaves are used to make a kind of pesto with peanut oil and hot peppers, which is often served with potatoes. According to James A. Duke, this species has anti-abortive, antithelmintic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumoral, antiviral, appetite-suppressant and anti-inflammatory properties. Duke, this species has anti-abortive, antithelmintic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumoral, antiviral, aperitive, bactericidal, bronchodilator, candidicidal, carminative, cholagogue, stimulant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hemostatic, hypotensive, immunostimulatory, insecticidal, interferonogenic, larvicidal, nematocidal, neurotonic, purgative, stimulant, sedative, vermifuge, vulnerary (in "Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America". See Xochi's article on the Kokopelli blog. Tagetes: medicinal, ap.hrodisiac and visionary plants.
in the ground, in bucket
Sow in trays under a light shelter, at a temperature of around 20°C, 4 weeks before planting. Transplant after the last frosts, 30 cm apart in all directions. Alternatively, sow lightly, directly in situ, in sufficiently warmed soil, keeping only the most vigorous plant every 30 cm.
Grow with all vegetables, especially okra.
March, April, May
April, May, June
June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny
low
humus, potting soil, clayey, limestone
drained, reheated
Tagetes minuta
late
200 seeds
Yellow
fragrance
From 150 to 250 cm
cut
Latin America
This species is native to Latin America.
In traditional medicine, Tagetes minuta has been used to treat urinary, intestinal and gastric pathologies and, in general, as an anti-microbial plant with anti-bacterial, biocidal, antifungal, antiseptic and anthelmintic qualities. In Latin America, its leaves are used to make a kind of pesto with peanut oil and hot peppers, which is often served with potatoes. According to James A. Duke, this species has anti-abortive, antithelmintic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumoral, antiviral, appetite-suppressant and anti-inflammatory properties. Duke, this species has anti-abortive, antithelmintic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumoral, antiviral, aperitive, bactericidal, bronchodilator, candidicidal, carminative, cholagogue, stimulant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hemostatic, hypotensive, immunostimulatory, insecticidal, interferonogenic, larvicidal, nematocidal, neurotonic, purgative, stimulant, sedative, vermifuge, vulnerary (in "Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America". See Xochi's article on the Kokopelli blog. Tagetes: medicinal, ap.hrodisiac and visionary plants.
