Tips on How to Grow Calendula from Seeds

Calendula is commonly called Pot Marigold, this plant blooms best in cool weather, producing flowers in a blend of lemon yellow, apricot, gold and orange. This variety has a Zinnia type double 3" flowers ..

 Sow indoors: 5-8 weeks before last frost in individual pots and keep moist.
 Cover the seed, as they germinate better without light. Plant about 1/4 to 1/2" deep.

Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost is past, or sow directly outside 2 weeks after last frost in groups of 3-4 seeds. then thin to 12-18".

Germination period is 10-14 days at 70ºF.

USDA Hardiness Zone -First Frost Date- Last Frost Date

USDA Hardiness Zone -First Frost Date- Last Frost Date

• Zone 1 -July 15th -June 15th
• Zone 2 -August 15th- May 15th
• Zone 3 -September 15th May 15th
• Zone 4 -September 15th May 15th
• Zone 5 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 6 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 7 -October 15th April 15th
• Zone 8 -November 15th March 15th
• Zone 9 -December 15th February 15th
• Zone 10 -December 15th January 31st (sometimes earlier)
• Zone 11 -No frost. No frost.

GARDEN HINTS: Full sun, average well drained soil. Great for pots, beds, and large containers. Full sun is best , and make sure soil is not saturated. Remove spent flowers to prolong the blooming period. Make an excellent long lasting cut flower.