Pacific Beauty Mix, Calendula Seeds
Key Attributes
Key Attributes
Product Details
Weight
0.008Depth
0.1Height
4.5Width
3.25Plant Height
18-24"Botanical Name
Calendula officinalisSeed Type
SeedSeeds Per Gram
160Seeds Per Pound
72,496Packet
250 SeedsSow Depth
1/4"Seeds Per Ounce
4,531Breed
Open-pollinatedSun
Full SunGrowing Conditions
Container FriendlyLife Cycle
AnnualSow Method
TransplantCategories
FlowersDays To Maturity (# Days)
50Components
Growing Instructions
Learning Download: How to Grow Calendula
In addition to bringing a bright burst of color to the garden, Calendula flowers are grown to be used as a medical salve and the flowers are edible. The blooms are frost tolerant, which creates long-lasting color in the garden.
Before Planting: Calendulas prefer full sun but will grow in partial shade. They like rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0, but the flowers will tolerate poor soil as well.
Planting: Sow Calendula seeds directly into the garden early in the season and cover with 1/4 inch of soil.
Watering: Water them during dry periods. Add mulch to retain moisture and deter weeds.
Fertilizer: Add compost to the soil to improve it and add a general-purpose fertilizer once a month.
Days to Maturity: Calendula flowers bloom from mid-summer up until the first frosts in the fall.
Harvesting: Prior to trimming the flowers and bringing them indoors to arrange in a vase, check for aphids.
Tips: Calendula is a good companion plant when planted near asparagus and tomatoes.
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