CALENDULA DESCRIPTION
Calendula is a very popular
flowering plant known as the pot marigold, but it is not the same as the common
marigold. It is a perennial flowering plant in a warm climate area and is grown
as an annual in cooler regions. Calendula Fiesta Gitana is a dwarf variety of
calendula that grows about 12 inches tall. The calendula plant prefers cool
climates with low humidity to bloom and the plant begins to bloom within 2
months of planting. Calendula flowers are edible and have a tangy and bitter
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Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 30 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring and early Autumn
(fall)
- Germination temperature: 12-25°C
- Germination time: 7-10 days
- Flower Colour: Orange
- Sowing method: Direct or Seedling
- Blooming time: Spring, summer, and fall (within 2
months from planting)
What
size grow bag is best for Calendula?
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Orange
Calendula Growing Season In India
Calendula is a cool-season plant
that cannot grow in extremely hot and cold climates. The best time to sow
calendula seeds is spring and early fall when temperatures are cooler. You can
plant calendula from February to March.
How
To Grow Calendula Orange Fiesta Gitana
Calendula officinalis grows best
directly in a container, pot, or garden. You can also plant calendula with the
seedling transplant method. Calendula seeds do not germinate in extremely hot
weather. The calendula seeds germinate best in temperatures between
12-25°C.
Calendula
Officinalis Fiesta Gitana Orange Seeds Sowing Method
To plant calendula seeds, take a pot or grow bag
and fill it with potting mix. Spread the calendula Officinalis seeds on the
soil and cover the seeds with soil as calendula does not require light to
germinate. Water the soil through a watering can
and keep the soil moist. Calendula seeds germinate in 7-10 days.
If you planted calendula in seedling trays,
transplant them when the seedlings are about 3-4 inches tall. But before
transplanting, harden them for a week to give them a favorable environment.
Best
Fertilizer For Calendula Officinalis Flowers
Monthly feeding of organic liquid
fertilizer (mustard cake
or neem cake) or balanced fertilizer is good for the healthy growth of
calendula.
Orange
Calendula Fiesta Gitana Flowers Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, organic-rich soil for planting calendula
Officinalis.
Water – Calendula requires water in its early stages and needs occasional
watering as it matures. Do not over-water, water only when the soil is dry.
Sunlight – Calendula prefers full sunlight but needs some afternoon
shade in the hottest month of summer.
Temperature – Pot marigold or calendula thrives in mild summer
temperatures and may droop or not grow well in very high temperatures as well
as extremely cold. The best growing temperatures for calendula are
15-25°C.
Common pests and diseases – Pests such as slugs and snails feed on calendula plants, in
addition, the plants are infected with powdery mildew disease. Use a spray of neem oil
on calendula plants to get rid of these pests.
Calendula
Orange Fiesta Gitana Blooming Time
- Calendula Officinalis flowers bloom 40-60 days or
within 2 months from sowing.
- Spring, summer, and fall are calendula’s blooming
seasons.
Fiesta
Gitana Calendula Special Features
- Common name – Pot marigold, common marigold, and
calendula
- Scientific name – Calendula officinalis
- Height – About 1 foot
- Flower Size – 6-8 cm across
- Level of growing – Easy
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climate, age, height, etc.
