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Marigold (Genda)All seasonsAfrican marigold F1 hybridUpdated 8 October 2026

African marigold F1 hybrids (private)

F1 hybrid African marigolds from private seed companies (such as the Inca and Maxima types), bred for uniform, large, dense double flowers and heavy, even yields тАФ a higher-cost seed that rewards well-managed commercial plantings aiming at a premium garland market.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity period~110тАУ130 days from sowing
Expected yieldVery high and uniform under good management
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Marigold (Genda)
Type
African marigold F1 hybrid
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
~110тАУ130 days from sowing
Expected yield
Very high and uniform under good management
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

Private seed companies sell F1 hybrid African marigolds (the Inca, Maxima and similar series are well-known examples) bred for very uniform, large, dense double flowers and heavy, even yields on a predictable, well-structured plant. The seed costs considerably more than open-pollinated varieties and must be bought fresh each season (saved hybrid seed does not come true), but in a well-managed, high-input commercial planting aimed at a premium garland or export-style market the uniformity and yield can justify the cost. For a low-input or seed-saving grower, the open-pollinated Pusa and Arka varieties remain the practical choice.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeAfrican marigold F1 hybrid
    Maturity~110тАУ130 days from sowing
    Yield potentialVery high and uniform under good management
    Disease resistanceVariety-dependent; check the company's claims
    SoilLoam
    SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

  • Spacing45 ├Ч 30 cm (wider for very vigorous hybrids)

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

~110тАУ130 days from sowing

Expected yield

Very high and uniform under good management

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Variety-dependent; check the company's claims

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Very uniform, large, dense double flowers and heavy, even yields.
  • Suits a high-input commercial planting targeting a premium market.

Things to consider

  • Higher seed cost and must be bought fresh each year тАФ saved seed does not come true.
  • Best value only in a well-managed, high-input crop; check each company's specific variety claims.

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Gujarat
  • Uttar Pradesh