Marigold demand has made it a profitable crop

Marigold crop has become a very popular crop due to it being a low-cost short duration crop.
As it’s easy to farm, it is being widely adopted. Marigold is found in two different colors, orange and yellow, it has two varieties (of different color and shape) – African marigold and French marigold.
Marigold is cultivated in almost every region. It is the most important flower crop. It is widely used in religious and social works.
Marigold is also cultivated to obtain carotene pigment which is used for the yellow color in various foods.
The oil obtained from marigold flowers is used in making perfumes and other cosmetics. It also has medicinal properties.
It is also grown as a defense shield between crops to reduce pest infestation in crops.