Calendula 1g

Marigold - Calendula officinalis (Annual)

Calendula is one of the best known and most versatile ornamental and medicinal plantsIt is one of the most popular ornamental and medicinal plants and adorns the garden all summer long with its bright orange, full flowers. It is an annual, easy-to-grow species that is not only aesthetic but also useful: its flowers can be used as herbs and for medicinal purposes.

Main characteristics

Species:

Calendula officinalis

Type:

Annual

Uses:

Ornamental plant, herb, medicinal plant

Flowering:

From June to first frosts

Height:

40-60 cm

Colour:

Bright orange, full inflorescence

Size:

1 g seed

Benefits

• Long flowering period

• Bee and insect resistant plant

• Easy to germinate and easy to care for

• Flowers can be used for teas, salads, salads

• Natural plant protection partner in horticulture (insect repellent)

Sowing instructions

Sowing time:

April-May

Sowing method:

In the open ground, 1-2 cm deep

Planting distance:

25-30 cm

Light requirements:

Sunny place

Soil:

Well-aerated, medium-textured soil

Care:

Regular watering, removal of dead flowers for continued flowering

Use

Calendula flowers are valuable fresh or dried. Its medicinal properties are well known: skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, wound healing. It can also add colour and a special aroma to soups, salads and seasoning mixes.