• Marigold flowers will be ready for harvest in about 2.5 months time from the date of transplanting.
• The plant continues to bear flowers for another 2-2.5 months.
• The flowers are harvested when they have attained full size.
• Harvest the flowers in the evening along with a portion of stalk.

Yield

• French marigold: 8-12 t/ha
• African marigold 11-18 t/ha