Calendula 🌼
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), or pot marigold, is a hardy, sun-loving annual in the daisy family, known for its bright yellow and orange edible flowers. It is a staple in the herbal garden for its skin-soothing properties and a favorite for pollinators like bees. Calendula thrives in the cooler temperatures of spring and early summer.
Sowing & Planting
Direct Sow (Recommended): Plant outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, typically early May.
Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep; they require darkness to germinate.
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart to ensure good air circulation.
Germination: Seeds typically sprout in 5–15 days
Days to Maturity: 45–70 days
Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season and prevent excessive self-seeding.
About 50 seeds per packet.
Calendula 🌼
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), or pot marigold, is a hardy, sun-loving annual in the daisy family, known for its bright yellow and orange edible flowers. It is a staple in the herbal garden for its skin-soothing properties and a favorite for pollinators like bees. Calendula thrives in the cooler temperatures of spring and early summer.
Sowing & Planting
Direct Sow (Recommended): Plant outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, typically early May.
Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep; they require darkness to germinate.
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart to ensure good air circulation.
Germination: Seeds typically sprout in 5–15 days
Days to Maturity: 45–70 days
Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season and prevent excessive self-seeding.
About 50 seeds per packet.
