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Marigold (Genda)All seasonsFrench marigold (dwarf, open-pollinated)Updated 8 October 2026

French Marigold (dwarf types)

Dwarf French marigold (Tagetes patula) open-pollinated types in red, yellow, orange and bicolour, sold widely by Indian seed companies for borders, pots, bedding and short-stem loose flowers тАФ compact, early and very free-flowering.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodEarly; first flowers ~50тАУ60 days after transplant
Expected yieldMany small flowers on a compact plant
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Marigold (Genda)
Type
French marigold (dwarf, open-pollinated)
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
Early; first flowers ~50тАУ60 days after transplant
Expected yield
Many small flowers on a compact plant
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

French marigold (Tagetes patula) covers the dwarf, compact, very free-flowering types sold widely by Indian seed companies in red, yellow, orange and bicolour. The plants are small and early тАФ first flowers about 50тАУ60 days after transplanting тАФ and carry many small flowers rather than a few large ones. They are the standard choice for borders, pots, bedding, temple-garden planting and short-stem loose flowers, and are also widely used as a border/trap crop against root-knot nematodes in vegetable fields. For a large commercial loose-flower crop the tall African types are usually preferred; French types suit smaller plots, ornamental use and nematode management.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeFrench marigold (dwarf, open-pollinated)
    MaturityEarly; first flowers ~50тАУ60 days after transplant
    Yield potentialMany small flowers on a compact plant
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance widely documented
    SoilLoam
    SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

  • Spacing30 ├Ч 30 cm

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

Early; first flowers ~50тАУ60 days after transplant

Expected yield

Many small flowers on a compact plant

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

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • No special resistance widely documented

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Compact, early and very free-flowering in a range of colours.
  • Doubles as an ornamental and as a nematode trap/border crop in vegetables.

Things to consider

  • Small flowers тАФ less suited to the large-flower garland trade than African types.

Suitable regions

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

  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Maharashtra
  • West Bengal
  • Uttar Pradesh