Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed

Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed: variety and characteristics

Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed (Calendula officinalis) is an annual herb of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Calendula originates from Southern Europe and flowers in orange, up to 45 cm. tall. When boiled, the flowers yield a bright yellow-orange dye.

Sow the seeds directly in the garden in spring or grow as a container plant. The plants should be 15 cm apart. apart.

Calendula has antimicrobial, cleansing and anti-allergic action. It is used to make ointments that help with varicose veins and swellings. The medicinal properties are considered strongest when it is picked in strong sun.

Marigold is both a medicinal herb and a cheerful orange flower — for ointments, tea and salads, and in the garden it repels pests.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 82%
• Seeds per packet: 127–173 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: June – October
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed

Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower from June to October. The crop is harvested from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1–2 cm
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow seeds on the surface of the compost and cover with a very fine layer of dry vermiculite or finely sieved compost. In a temperate climate, place the seeds in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and keep at about 21-25°C until the seeds germinate. This will take about 7-21 days. Do not exclude the light, as it helps germination. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them individually into 7.5 cm pots or multi-cell trays. For temperate climates, before planting out, acclimatise the plants to cooler conditions by leaving them outside for a few hours a day for a few weeks. Plant out when all risk of frost has passed, about 30 cm apart.

Sow directly in spring or autumn; undemanding as to soil. Remove spent flowers for continuous flowering.

Harvest and use

Pick the flowers in full bloom and dry them in the shade.

Frequently asked questions

When should Pot Marigold Double Orange Professional Seed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 127–173 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 82%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why is marigold planted next to vegetables?

It attracts beneficial insects and repels some pests — a good neighbour for tomatoes and cabbage.