A B O U T
Mixed Calendula, Calendula officinalis
30+ seeds

One seed packet filled with wild magic: heirloom organic seeds grown and collected by hand on our small scale farm. For expert and aspiring gardeners. An environmentally conscious alternative to conventional seed.

D E T A I L S
A varied mix of yellow and orange calendula seed. Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is an essential tool for the organic gardener. Calendula helps to naturally repel pests such as asparagus beetles and tomato worms, and are a good companion plant to all vegetables. In addition to being a beautiful cut flower, calendula is also edible. Calendula's spicy leaves and flowers serve as flavorings for soups, salads and garnishes. Flowers can also be used as a yellow pigment in place of saffron. Dry flowers or leaves for longer storage. Calendula is exceptionally tolerant of cold weather in fall, and has long been grown as a pot herb. 

Traditionally calendula is used to soothe irritated skin and other inflammatory problems. Creams and soaps are often made from dried calendula petals -as in our own unscented calendula soap, salve, + lip balm.

Days to Germination: 4-14 days
Lifecycle: annual
Zone: 3-10
Sunlight: full sun, part shade
Height: 1-2 feet
Spread: 1-1.5 feet
Bloom time: late spring , early summer, mid-summer, late summer, early fall, mid-fall
Special Characteristics: deer resistant, readily self-seeds, non-invasive, not native to North America, Southern Europe, fragrant, natural pest control
Attracts: butterflies

H O W TO P L A N T
Sow seeds outdoors in fall or a few weeks before the last frost in the spring. Keep the seeds covered with 1/8-1/4" soil, as light inhibits germination. They can also be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Avoid warm propagation temperatures, as they will produce weak plants. Start an additional set of seedlings in the summer for optimal fall flowering.

P R E S E R V E
Whether it’s slowing down to grow something from seed, or taking the time to preserve what we have -from food to furniture to textiles- we make an effort to find beauty in everything that crosses our path.

Seeds are packaged in 100% recycled, 20% post-consumer waste brown kraft envelopes. Thank you for recycling again. In an effort to save on paper and ink, planting instructions can be found above.