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Old 16-03-2017, 04:58 PM   #16
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Simply very helpful Nina, learning something new on your relaunched site. Its brilliant...ive already said that I know but visually and informative I don't know any site that matches it.


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Hi Janie,
Yes, there are two different plants called Marigold. The African Marigolds and the Pot Marigolds have very different looking flowers and leaves. Here is our entry for the Pot Marigold
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/p...3#.WMqdcaJBqNI
Can you see that it has sort of oval or pointed leaves with smooth edges? It is the edible one.
Here is our entry for the French or African Marigold
http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/p...4#.WMqdzKJBqNI
The leaves on this plant have little points all along the edges of the leaves and they are narrower. You ought to be able to see which one you have from the photos, but if you are still unsure then post a photo of your plugs.

And yes, all Campanula are edible -- leaves and flowers - so your torts will enjoy a nice treat.
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Nina
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