1 silver tin of 100 non-GMO Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula Seeds (care guide included)
Calendula officinalis
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-14 days |
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depth |
sprinkle onto soil and lightly scatter soil over |
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spacing |
3-4 seeds every 18" |
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recommended planter |
6“-12" planter or box, or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
98-105 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
>60F |
About the Plants:
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description |
mounding flowering plant with bright yellow and orange flowers |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
15”-18” |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
caterpillars, aphids, slugs |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Calendula are very hardy and are best sown in early spring. Harvest the flowers as soon as they start to open, let the petals dry out and add them to teas. The more flowers you harvest, the more flowers the plants will produce!
For the 2021 growing season.