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Calendula (Orange)
Calendula (Orange)
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🌼 Calendula (Calendula officinalis) — Orange — Organic Seeds
Common Names: Pot Marigold, Garden Marigold
🌱 Seed Quality Promise
All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.
About Calendula (Orange)
Calendula is a bright, cheerful, fast-growing annual herb prized for its vivid orange blooms, gentle nature, and long history in herbal gardens. It has been grown for centuries as both a medicinal flower and companion plant, known for its resilience, continuous blooming, and ability to thrive in many conditions.
Calendula is one of the most rewarding plants to grow — it blooms generously, self-seeds readily, and brings life, color, and purpose to every garden bed.
Traditional & Herbal Uses
Calendula has been traditionally used as:
• A classic topical flower herb
• A soothing skin plant
• A traditional salve and oil infusion flower
• A gentle cleansing herb
• A calming botanical
• A household first-aid garden flower
• A tea herb
• A gentle daily-use plant
The flowers are the primary medicinal part and are harvested fresh or dried.
Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Common Name: Calendula, Pot Marigold
Life Cycle: Annual (self-seeding)
Growth Habit: Bushy, branching
Mature Height: 12–24 inches
Mature Width: 12–18 inches
Flower Color: Bright orange
Bloom Time: Spring through fall
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
Calendula blooms continuously when harvested regularly.
Growing Calendula from Seed
Calendula is extremely easy to grow and perfect for beginners.
How to Germinate Calendula Seeds
Direct Sowing (Recommended)
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Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep.
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Space seeds 8–12 inches apart.
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Water gently.
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Keep soil moist until germination.
Indoor Starting
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Start 4–6 weeks before last frost.
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Transplant carefully when young.
Germination Time
• 5–10 days
• Very fast and reliable
Ideal Growing Conditions
USDA Zones
Zones 2–11 (grown as an annual)
Sun
• Full sun preferred
• Tolerates partial shade
Soil
• Well-draining
• Average fertility
• Loamy or sandy
Calendula thrives even in poor soil.
Water
• Moderate water
• Drought tolerant once established
Spacing
• Space plants 8–12 inches apart
• Forms bushy clumps
Growth Timeline
Weeks 1–2:
• Germination
Weeks 3–6:
• Leaf and stem development
Weeks 7–9:
• Flowering begins
Ongoing:
• Continuous blooms until frost
Harvesting
Flowers
Harvest when fully open.
• Pick often to encourage more blooms
• Use fresh or dry
Dry flowers quickly in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
Seed Saving
Calendula self-seeds easily.
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Allow flower heads to dry on the plant.
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Collect seeds when brown and dry.
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Store cool, dark, and dry.
Why Grow Calendula?
• Extremely easy to grow
• Long bloom season
• Beautiful bright flowers
• Excellent companion plant
• Pollinator friendly
• Great for salves and oils
• Self-seeding
• Beginner-friendly
• Highly productive
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