NSC Marigold – Pusa Parv

Bring vibrant colour and festive charm to your garden with Marigold Pusa Parv, an improved African marigold variety developed by ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. It is ideal for loose flower production, landscaping, home gardens and commercial cultivation.

Key Characteristics

• Type: African Marigold (Tagetes erecta)
• Attractive blooms: Large, bright golden-yellow flowers with excellent ornamental appeal.
• Profuse flowering: Produces abundant flowers throughout the blooming season.
• Uniform growth: Vigorous, well-branched plants with uniform flowering.
• Excellent keeping quality: Flowers remain fresh for a longer period after harvest.
• Ideal for multiple uses: Suitable for garlands, floral decorations, religious offerings, landscaping and bedding.
• Good market demand: Preferred for festivals, weddings and decorative purposes.
• Suitable for commercial cultivation: High flower production with attractive, marketable blooms.

Why Choose Pusa Parv?

• Excellent flowering and uniform crop stand.
• Bright, attractive flowers with good shelf life.
• Suitable for both home gardeners and commercial flower growers.
• Ideal for loose flower markets and ornamental landscaping.
• Performs well under North Indian conditions with proper crop management.

Basic Cultivation Guidance

• Season: Rainy, winter and spring seasons depending on the region.
• Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam rich in organic matter.
• Watering: Irrigate regularly while avoiding waterlogging.
• Flowering: Starts approximately 90–110 days after transplanting under recommended cultivation practices.