Which Marigolds Are French Marigolds
May 24, 2010Permalink
The French Marigold flower is one of the more amazing ‘beneficial’ garden companions that will help a number of your garden plants to thrive with it’s potent pesticide-producing root system while also offering a rather strong aroma to confuse other pests.
I believe there may be some confusion out there (I know I was initially confused) about which Marigold to purchase or to grow from seed, in order to be the ‘right’ one to classify as a ‘French Marigold’ so as to be the most effective in the garden for it’s beneficial companion properties to certain plants. During my initial confusion, I went out searching for this miracle Marigold, and all I could find were Marigold’s with other names (I was literally looking for ‘French Marigold’ to be included on the tag along with the name). I hunted everywhere in my area but didn’t find a one. Having returned home, I hopped online and began my search for an answer. Well, to my surprise, I discovered that there are allot of varieties that are French Marigold’s!
There are two basic types of Marigold’s, American and French, that make up most of the huge variety that is available out there. The French Marigold varieties are bushier, generally do not grow as tall and do not have really full flowered heads like the American varieties, but they do offer the most potent affect on repelling and eliminating underground nematodes while also confusing and repelling white flies and other insects with their strong odor.
Plant Marigolds everywhere in your garden. They will flower throughout the Summer and Fall, and maybe later if it doesn’t get too cold. They are particularly helpful to tomatoes, squash, broccoli, potatoes, and peppers. Apparently you should not plant Marigold’s along with beans. Unfortunately the Marigold is an annual, requiring re-seeding each year, although the affect of their root system is said to last for a few years afterward.
List of French Marigold varieties
- Aurora Series
- Bonanza Series
- Bonita
- Boy O Boy Series
- Brocade Mixed
- Colossus
- Disco Series
- Durango Series
- Dwarf Bonanza Blend
- French Brocade
- Golden Gate Series
- Golden Guardian
- Ground Control
- Gypsy Sunshine
- Harlequin
- Harmony
- Hero Series
- Honeycomb
- Jacket Orange, Yellow
- Janie Series
- Jolly Jester
- La Bamba
- Lemon Drop
- Little Hero Series
- Mars
- Moonlight
- Mr. Majestic
- Naughty Marietta
- Nema-gone
- Pesche’s Gold
- Petite Series
- Queen Sophia
- Red Marietta
- Safari Series
- Scarlet Sophie
- Solan
- Spanish Brocade
- Sparky Mix
- Striped Marvel
- Spice Series
- Troubador
- Yellow Boy
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Survival Garden Potato Companions
May 16, 2010Permalink
Potatoes are easy to grow and is a beneficial survival food to grow in your own in-ground garden or container garden.
Potatoes are the second most consumed food in the United States at an average consumption of 120 pounds per year (about one a day).
The potato used as a survival food staple is ideal because it is easy to grow, nutritional, and able to store well for months at a time. It is a nutrition dense food with substantive calories.
Potato Nutritional Value
- Calories (110)
- Protein (3 grams)
- Carbohydrate (23 grams)
- Fat (o grams)
- Fiber (3 grams)
- Sodium (10 mg)
- Potassium (750 mg)
Potato Beneficial Companion Plants
Horseradish is a good beneficial plant for the potato. It deters the Colorado beetle and blister beetle which can eat the roots of the potato plant. Horseradish is a perennial that will grow year after year, and is grown from a root cutting. In addition to the beneficial aspect to the potato plant, if you are harvesting the root, best to replant each year from a new fresh picked root for better flavor. Be careful because it can spread in your garden (plant in a container to keep in check). It will grow about 2 feet tall and across.
French marigolds will repel whiteflies and round worm nematodes which live in the ground and will eat the roots.
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Survival Garden Tomato Companions
May 2, 2010
Tomatoes, the most common grown garden vegetable, can be helped by planting certain companion plants nearby. Many plants have a natural ability to attract or repel certain insects and can be strategically planted according to your needs.
Companion planting is a great way to minimize the use of pesticides while using the natural abilities of nature to our advantage. If you take the time to plant some, or all of the following beneficial plants around your tomato garden, you will have healthier and higher producing tomato plants.
Since your yield will be higher, be sure to preserve your harvest to add to your food storage! 
Two great tomato preservation methods are dehydrating (slices) and canning (whole or sauces).
Tomato Beneficial Companion Plants
French marigolds will repel whiteflies (they feed on the leaves of plants) and round worm nematodes (live in the ground and attack the roots).
Borage, an edible flower (with edible leaves), will deter tomato hornworms (a type of caterpillar that will eat the leaves). It also attracts beneficial bees.
Basil, a beneficial herb, will repel thrips (an insect that will feed on leaves) and will also improve growth and flavor of the tomato.
Nasturtiums, an edible flower (with edible leaves), is one of the best at attracting predatory beneficial insects, and will repel aphids
Petunias, an edible flower (with edible leaves), will repel tomato worms.
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