Organic Calendula Seeds

Description

All seeds are sold in one-of-a-kind, hand made seed envelopes.

All seeds sold are grown out organically at The Kirk Estate, the 5 ½ acres in Upstate New York that has been in my family since 1904.
All seeds are hand collected and hand packaged by me.
No synthetic fertilizers or chemicals are used.
Seeds are not treated with any chemicals.

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Calendula Mixture
Calendula officinalis
50+ seeds
Also known as Pot Marigold, English Marigold, Poet's Marigold
Asteraceae Family

Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, are another gardener’s dream. Repelling pests such as asparagus beetles and tomato worms, Calendula are a good companion plant to all vegetables. Calendula are a beautiful and long lasting cut flower, and are edible -Calendula's spicy leaves and flowers serve as flavorings for soups, salads and garnishes. Creams and soaps are often made from Calendula, as it is known to soothe irritated skin and other inflammatory problems. The flowers can also be used as a yellow pigment in place of saffron. Dry flowers or leaves for longer storage.

Calendula’s vivid orange and yellow flowers provide not only a splash of color to the garden, but add zest to salads and similar dishes as well. Calendula is exceptionally tolerant of cold weather in fall, and has long been grown as a pot herb for its edible flowers.

Sunlight: full sun, part shade
Height: 1-2 feet
Spread: 1-1.5 feet

Bloom time: late spring , early summer, mid-summer, late summer, early fall, mid-fall
Special Characteristics: deer resistant, readily self-seeds, non-invasive, not native to North America - Southern Europe, fragrant

Attracts: butterflies
How to plant: Propagate by seed - Sow seeds outdoors a few weeks before the last frost in the spring, or start them indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Avoid warm propagation temperatures, as they will produce weak plants. Keep the seeds covered with soil, as light inhibits germination. Start an additional set of seedlings in the summer for optimal fall flowering.
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Added on Nov 05, 2009