Calendula officinalis

Species

Also called Marygold, pot marry gold, pot marigold, English marigold

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Calendula officinalis
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Fact sheet

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Typeannual

“Calendula officinalis is an annual herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae)” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Days to germination5–15 days

“Seeds should germinate in 5 to 15 days” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Germination temperature60 °F

“soil temperature is 60°F” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Lightfull sun

“Calendula is easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Waterfrequently until established, then infrequently

“Water frequently until the plant is established. Once established, it doesn't need much water or fertilizer to grow.” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Soil pH6–7

“slightly acidic to neutral soil (6.0 to 7.0)” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Hardiness zones2-11 (USDA)

“2-11 (USDA)” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Spacing8–12 in

“space each calendula plant about 8 to 12 inches apart” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Height12–24 in

“1-2 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Propagationseed

“Seeds can be sown directly in the garden just before last frost date” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Start indoors6–8 weeks before last frost

“for earlier bloom start seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before last frost” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Transplantearly spring

“early spring after the frost has passed” — How to Grow and Care for Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Ready whenflowers are fully expanded

“Harvest the whole flower tops or just the petals when the flowers are fully expanded” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Edible partsleaves and petals

“Calendula flowers or just the petals can be used for culinary purposes” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Pestsaphids, powdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus

“Plants may have problems with aphids, powdery mildew and occasionally cucumber mosaic virus” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

Diseasespowdery mildew, cucumber mosaic virus

“Plants may have problems with aphids, powdery mildew and occasionally cucumber mosaic virus” — Calendula, Calendula officinalis – Wisconsin Horticulture

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