Organic Calendula, Orange
Calendula - Orange - Calendula officinalis
Annual These orange flowers tolerate heat, and bloom from early summer through light frosts and light snow in autumn. Use as a coloring substitute for saffron in cooking, as an edible flower with a nutty flavor, or as an ingredient in skin creams.
Did You Know? Also known as Pot Marigold, although it is not related to the common marigold Tagetes spp.
Soil and Water: Grows best in well drained, loamy soil with a moderate amount of water.
Planting and Growing: Plant directly in garden soil, or start indoors and transplant.
Harvesting and Storage: Once flowers are open they can be harvested. Although petals dry quickly, the entire flower head will take at least a week in a drying oven.
Soil Temperature: 65-70°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
Days to Maturity: 40-50 Days
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 10"-12"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
Features
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Cold Hardy
- Container Compatible
- Does Not Require Support
- Down to 25°F
- Easily Established
- Edible Flower
- Fragrant
- Good Cut Flower
- Good for Drying
- Heat Tolerant
- Open-Pollinated
- Requires Summer Water
- Useful for Ornamental
- Useful in Dye Making
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Grows best in well drained, loamy soil with a moderate amount of water.
Planting and Growing: Plant directly in garden soil, or start indoors and transplant.
Harvesting and Storage: Once flowers are open they can be harvested. Although petals dry quickly, the entire flower head will take at least a week in a drying oven.
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Organic Calendula, Orange is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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