Marigold - Arka Madhu: French marigold photo insensitive variety with double coloured flower. Border is orange (RHS colour chart Orange group N-25C) and center is dark red (RHS colour chart red group 44-A). Plants are dwarf with spreading habit and floriferous. Flowering is observed throughout the year.
- Days to flower initiation:30-35 days after planting with a flowering duration of 6 weeks.
- Duration of crop: 3 months
- Flower size: 4.8 cm
- Flower yield/acre: 5.8 tons/acre