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

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Organic Status : 3 - 9

Bloom Season : Fall

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Orange

Growth Habit : Low Growing

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

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.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Organic Calendula, Orange