Calendula – 50 Seeds
(Calendula officinalis)
R30.00
The florets are edible. They are often used to add color to salads or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron.
Common Names: Pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold and Scotch marigold.
Indoor Sowing: Early Spring.
Direct Sowing: Autumn
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🌿 Herbal Quick Facts
Medicinal Info
- 🌍 Origin / Region: Mediterranean
- 🌿 Medicinal Part: Flower, Leaf, Stem
- 🍵 Herbal Preparation: Extract / Tincture, Infused Oil, Infusion / Tea, Ointments/Creams, Poultice, Powder
- ⚕️ Healing System: European Traditional Medicine
Growth Traits
- 🌱 Life Cycle: Annual
- 🪴 Growth Habit: Bushy, Upright
- 🌸 Flower Color: Orange
Growing Requirements
- 🌞 Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- 💧 Water Needs: Avoid Overwatering, Moderate Water
- ☀️ Growing Conditions: Cold Tolerant, Cool Weather, Frost Tolerant, Moderately Drought Tolerant, Not Heat Tolerant
- 🟤 Soil Preference: Compost Enriched, Tolerant of most soils, Well-Drained
Calendula officinalis, also known as pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold or Scotch marigold, is a plant in the genus Calendula of the family Asteraceae.
Calendula officinalis is a short-lived aromatic herbaceous perennial in colder climates. In South Africa it is grown as an annual. It can grow to a height of about 80 cm. Calendulas are considered by many gardening experts as among the easiest and most versatile flowers to grow in a garden, especially because they tolerate most soils. Pot marigolds typically bloom quickly from seed in under two months, in bright yellows, golds, and oranges.
Calendula Culinary Uses
Pot marigold florets are edible. They are often used to add color to salads or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron. The leaves are edible but are often not palatable. They have a history of use as a potherb and in salads.
Calendula Medicinal Benefits & other Uses
Flowers were used in ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb, as well as a dye for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics. Many of these uses persist today. They are also used to make oil that protects the skin.
Marigold leaves can also be made into a poultice that helps scratches and shallow cuts to heal faster, and can help prevent infection.
Growing Calendula from Seed
Indoor Sowing: Early Spring.
Direct Sowing: Autumn
- Sow Calendula seeds by spreading them over the soil surface.
- Gently press the seeds into the ground or cover them with a thin layer of soil.
- The seeds need some light to germinate, so don’t bury them too deeply.
- Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged, as the seeds can rot in overly wet conditions.
- Ideal germination temperature is between 21-24°C.
Disclaimer
Medicinal Information:
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