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4. 2935.26 Alpha Organic Calendula Seed, 1 X 1Oz (42742/Ib) (pot marigold)
Days to maturity – 50 -55 days (Annual)
Clear, bright orange blooms reminiscent of gerberas. High resin content for medicinal use. 2–3 1/2" blooms. Also known as pot marigold, common marigold, and Scotch marigold.
GROWING INFORMATION
LATIN NAME – Calendula officinalis
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 70°F (21°C)
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) - After last frost at a depth of 1/4". Make 2-3 successive sowings 2-3 weeks apart for continuous blooms from summer to heavy frost. Transplant - Sow 4-5 weeks before last frost.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade. PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 6-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST:
Cut Flowers: Harvest once the bloom is about 50% open.
Edible: Harvest once the flowers are fully open and pull petals off before using in dishes. Do not eat the calyx or flower centers.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained soil.
USES: Cut flower. Edible flower. Medicinal; Flowers are used in antiseptic tinctures and healing skin
ointments. Beds, borders, containers, mass plantings, and cottage gardens.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained soil.
USES: Cut flower. Edible flower. Beds, borders, containers, mass plantings, and cottage gardens. ALTERNATE NAMES: Pot marigold, common marigold, Scotch marigold
*Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets, Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays
*Grows Well in Containers, Variety does well when grown in a container.
*Edible Flowers, Variety's flowers may be consumed.
*Attracts Beneficial Insects, Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on
garden pests.