Native to Mexico and Guatemala, Tagetes erecta, commonly known as Marigolds, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Other common names for this majestic flower include Aztec Marigold, and Mexican Marigold further alluding to its land of origin. …
These greenhouse-grown blooms are foliage-free, offering superior quality and making them an excellent choice for stunning, colorful arrangements. We take pride in providing marigolds ready to use right out of the box; removing the foliage at the farm level makes our blooms cleaner and easier to work with. …
About 90% of Mexico’s floriculture is consumed domestically and demand coincides with several key holidays. Javier Jesús Ramírez Hernández, a professor of social sciences at the Autonomous University of The State of Mexico, has been studying the flower industry in Mexico for the last several years. He says he wouldn’t be surprised if as much as 80% of flower sales are lost this November, and the consequences could be long-term. …
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