Permaculture companion plants for Chili

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	Pot marigold	USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 0.6 Utility Repels nematodes Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Seed Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula_officinalis Growth Medium Alternate name Calendula, Common marigold, Scotch marigold, Ruddles Family Asteraceae or compositae German name Ringelblume Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Calendula officinalis Germination temperature 21°c (70°f) Germination time 6-14 days Soil pH 5.5-7.0 Spacing 15cm Days to maturity 60	A flowering plant of the daisy family Asteraceae, the marigold is probably native to southern Europe, however, its long cultivation history makes its precise origin unknown. Marigolds can range in colour from white through yellow and orange to red and even pink. ### Propagation - Direct sow Direct sow in spring when light frost is still possible. Can be sown until early summer for fall blooms. ### Propagation - Transplant Sow indoors in late winter, transplant outside when risk of heavy frost has passed. #### Links [Calendula @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/zeolights-organic)	Show Edit
	Parsley	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsley Edible true Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, partial sun/shade Soil type Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 0.6 German name Petersilie Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 5-8 Edible parts Leaves Life cycle Biennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Petroselinum crispum	#### Links [Parsley @ Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsley)	Show Edit