5 easy to grow flowering plants in the kitchen garden in September
                     5 easy to grow flowering plants in the kitchen garden in 
 September
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October 5, 2021
A kitchen garden is a garden where you grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers of your 
own  choice. There are a number of reasons why we recommend you to make yourself 
a  kitchen garden and add some kitchen garden plants. Want to add amazing eas
y to grow  flowering plants to the kitchen garden collection?
Here are some easy to grow flowering plants in the kitchen garden ideas to grow 
flowers  at your home in the month of September.
1. Cosmos
Thecosmos flower with the botanical name, Cosmos sulphureus, is a perennial plant  
besides being an annual plant that grows around 1 to 7 feet tall. It is a part of the  
sunflower family. They produce 3-5 inch flowers that resemble daisies in different 
colors.
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Growth and Care: To grow these flowering plants in the kitchen garden indoors, sow  
seeds in a seedling tray or a pot with a good seed starting mixture. Once they grow  
around 3-4 inches, move them to a bigger pot, around 5 inches. They are very low-  
maintenance plants that do not need a lot of attention. To keep them healthy, just spray 
a  strong gush of water or insecticide spray after regular intervals of time and you’re 
good to  go.
Benefits:
They are easy to grow 
 They self-grow
Edible
Not bothered by pests
2. Lavender
The Lavender plant with the botanical name Lavandula, is an aromatic flower that is a  
shrub-like perennial mostly cultivated as English Lavender. It is a small shrub that grows 
 around 20-24 inches tall. The growth rate mostly depends on the variety of lavender 
that  you are using.
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Growth and Care: When growing these flowering plants in the kitchen garden lavender 
 in a pot in your kitchen, place it near a window where it receives sunlight. Use the right  
size of the container. After planting, water it regularly. To grow the flower in your 
kitchen,  use a smaller variety of Lavender as it needs less light and grows well indoors.
Benefits:
Reduces anxiety and stress 
 Helps relieve asthma
Promotes better sleep 
 Promotes hair growth
3. Pot Marigold
The pot marigold flower with the botanical name Calendula, is a plant in the daisy family.  
It is usually grown annually in pots and garden beds. It is planted in Spring. It grows 
about  1-2 feet tall and can grow in full sunlight to part shade.
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Growth and Care: As mentioned above, to grow these flowering plants in the kitchen  
garden it is best if provided full sunlight or part shade. Keep the soil moist. Plant it in 
rich  organic soil, which has well-draining properties.
Benefits
Full of antioxidants
Help improve skin health 
 Edible
Antifungal and 
antimicrobial properties
4. Marigold
The marigold flower with LeBotanically named Tagetes grows about 6-24 inches long 
and  6-20 inches wide. It is a herbaceous plant in the sunflower family that is native to
America.
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Growth and Care: These flowering plants in the kitchen garden grow easily as indoor  
plants during winters and attract pollinators to your garden. Soak the soil while waterin
g  and keep it in a sunny area. It blooms in yellow, orange, and golden colors.
Benefits
Heals skin
Protects from UV Rays
Soothes mucus membranes of the 
throat  Adds variety to the landscape
5. Zinnia
The zinnia flower with the botanical name Zinnia elegans, grows 1-8 feet tall and 12-
18  inches wide. It is from the daisy family in the sunflower tribe and is native to the 
United  States and Mexico.
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Growth and Care: Plant these easy to grow flowering plants in the kitchen garden after 
 the frost seed in your pot has passed. Place it in a sunny area and plant it in rich org
anic  soil. Sow the seeds about ¼ inches deep.
Benefits
Nectar rich
Attracts bees
Low maintenance 
 Fresh cut 
flowers
Though these are 5 easy to grow flowering plants in the kitchen garden in September,  
following these extra tips can make your home gardening journey more comfortable 
for  you and your organic veggies.
Some general tips
Prepare the soil environment before planting the flower seeds. Loosen the soil for 
at  least 6 inches and mix organic matter and compost in it.
While growing flowers, it’s important to pluck out the weeds before they steal 
the  seeds’ requirements and affect the growth.
Cut the deadheads timely to maintain the color and life of the plant. Cut the 
fading
part of the plant and then fertilize. It regenerates the plant and improves 
its  blossoming.
As the plant grows and becomes tall, it may need your support. Add forked twigs 
or  other tools to help the plant grow and nourish.
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These were some fresh easy to grow flowering plants in the kitchen gardening  
ideas from The Affordable Organic Store. Keep visiting to know more about 
kitchen  gardening.
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home.  How to take care of your Garden soil.
How to fight with pest attack.
5 easy to grow vegetables in the month of 
September.
Have a look at some amazing Videos of 
Gardening that might help you!
Coir Coins and Coir Pots for germination of 
Seeds.  Plants tag to identify the Seeds.
Neem Oil to avoid pest attack.
Gardening tools to help you in prunning, mulching 
of soil.
Here are some Workshops that might help you if you are new to  
Gardening!
Convert your green space into small Miniature Garden. 
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Know how to start your own small Garden.
Cheers to happy Gardening!
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