Moschata squash
Taget
Orange Sunshine Mix - Taget
Ref : F0286
- Tagetes erecta
Bag of 200 seeds
This variety can reach up to 1 m in height and produces cut foliage and an abundance of single or double orange flowers.
The scent released by the leaves repels certain insect pests such as aphids and attracts other, more useful insects such as butterflies and hoverflies. As for the root, it secretes a substance that is said to have an inhibiting effect on nematodes and whiteflies.
Find out more on the Kokopelli blog: "Tagetes: medicinal, aphrodisiac and visionary plants."
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According to the "Atlas de las Plantas de la Medicina Tradicional Mexicana", this species has traditionally been used for the following problems: gastric problems, diarrhoea, colds, flu, liver ailments, vomiting, intestinal parasites, urinary problems, bronchitis, insomnia, nervous system disorders, diabetes, rheumatism, fevers, coughs, malaria, spasms, cancers, tumours, dermatological ailments, etc. This species is also recommended for pregnant women in post-partum care and to stop lactation. It is also considered an abortifacient plant - whereas other species of Tagetes have anti-abortifacient qualities. According to James A. Duke, this species has analogue properties. Duke, this species has analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic, bactericidal, diaphoretic, nematocidal, sedative, stimulant, pectoral, insecticidal, depurative, carminative, laxative, vermifuge - and aldose reductase inhibitory properties for diabetics (in "Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America". Page 687). Its bactericidal and fungicidal activity has been proven against Fusarium oxysporum sp. niveum , Pseudomona aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Candida utilis, Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma viride. See Xochi's article on the Kokopelli blog. Tagetes: medicinal, aphrodisiac 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, 15 cm apart in all directions. Alternatively, sow lightly, directly in situ, in sufficiently warmed soil, keeping only the most vigorous plants every 15 cm.
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 erecta
mid-season
200 seeds
Orange
fragrance, edible
From 80 to 100 cm
cut
Latin America
In Mexico, where it originates, this species is called "Cempasúchil", "Cempoalxóchitl" in Nahuatl or "flor de muerto" in Spanish. The earliest historical reference dates from the Codex Florentino, in the 16th century.
According to the "Atlas de las Plantas de la Medicina Tradicional Mexicana", this species has traditionally been used for the following problems: gastric problems, diarrhoea, colds, flu, liver ailments, vomiting, intestinal parasites, urinary problems, bronchitis, insomnia, nervous system disorders, diabetes, rheumatism, fevers, coughs, malaria, spasms, cancers, tumours, dermatological ailments, etc. This species is also recommended for pregnant women in post-partum care and to stop lactation. It is also considered an abortifacient plant - whereas other species of Tagetes have anti-abortifacient qualities. According to James A. Duke, this species has analogue properties. Duke, this species has analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic, bactericidal, diaphoretic, nematocidal, sedative, stimulant, pectoral, insecticidal, depurative, carminative, laxative, vermifuge - and aldose reductase inhibitory properties for diabetics (in "Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America". Page 687). Its bactericidal and fungicidal activity has been proven against Fusarium oxysporum sp. niveum , Pseudomona aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Candida utilis, Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma viride. See Xochi's article on the Kokopelli blog. Tagetes: medicinal, aphrodisiac and visionary plants.
