Grow Marigolds Easily: Tips for a Balcony Full of Flowers

• Choose an 8-10 inch terracotta or clay pot with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
• Prepare a soil mix of 50% regular soil, 30% compost/cow dung manure, and 20% sand/coco peat for optimal growth.
• Marigolds can be grown from seeds (sow 1-2 cm deep) or by planting ready-made nursery plants.
• Ensure 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily; ideal soil temperature for growth is 18°C, and 21-24°C for seed sowing.
• Water lightly every 2-3 days, trim after 4 weeks for bushiness, and use neem oil for pest control. Apply NPK fertilizer every 15 days.

Why It Matters: Grow beautiful marigolds on your balcony with proper pot selection, soil mix, sunlight, and care.