Marigolds are very easy to propagate by stem cuttings.
Choose a healthy side shoot with no flowers. Cut about 3cm below a pair of leaves and let it soak in a cup of water. The water should cover the 3cm of stem.
Change water everyday for best results. Stale water may cause bacteria to grow and block water flow up the cut stem.
Leave the cutting in bright sunlight and within 3-4 days you will see white dots protruding from the stem which is soaked in water. Long white roots will grow shortly after that.
This is the same shoot 2 days later.
You may then plant it as you wish.
9th April 2011
The plants are doing well and one of them has even continued to flower.
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