Calendula Seeds

calendula bouquet with seeds

Fast Facts

BOTANICAL NAME
Calendula officinalis
WATER NEEDS
Average
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through Fall

About Calendula

A non-stop heirloom favorite, Calendula has long been beloved for its prolific bloom! Also sometimes known as “pot marigold”, Calendula seeds are notoriously easy to grow. Calendula is typically grown for its floral beauty, but it is also famously used as an edible flower as well.

When to Plant Calendula Seeds

Calendula can be sown directly outdoors, after the threat of frost. They can also be started indoors in trays, 3-4 weeks before your final frost date.

How to Plant Calendula Seeds

Plant Calendula seeds in rows, pressing 1/2 inch deep, and allowing 5 inches of space – this covering is important as sunlight can disrupt germination. Seeds should germinate within a week.

How to Care for Calendula

Pinch off spent blooms to encourage new growth. A layer of mulch in the Spring around the base of the emerged plants may help discourage weeds and keep your soil moist.

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SEEDY SAYS

Prolific plant that blooms throughout the long season. Try it in a rock garden!

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