Growing Non-GMO Organic Pacific Beauty Calendula Flower Seeds

Sow Organic Pacific Beauty seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to at least 65 F. Since these seeds need darkness to germinate, cover them well with 0.25 to 0.5 inch of soil rather than leaving them exposed to light. Space plants 8 to 12 inches apart in full sun.

Pinch young plants back once they reach about 10 inches tall to encourage a fuller, bushier habit. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to keep plants flowering continuously from spring through fall, and to help manage the plant's tendency to reseed on its own.

Pacific Beauty Calendula in the Flower Garden

Pacific Beauty brings a cheerful mix of gold, orange, apricot, and cream blooms to borders, containers, and cottage-style plantings. The open, daisy-like flowers are a strong draw for bees and butterflies, and calendula is a popular companion plant in the vegetable garden, often tucked in near tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and carrots to help attract pollinators and deter certain pests.

Harvesting Pacific Beauty Calendula

For fresh cut arrangements, harvest stems once blooms have fully opened. For edible use, pick the petals or whole flower heads and use fresh in salads and garnishes, or dry them for teas. Frequent harvesting and deadheading encourages continued blooming throughout the season.

About Organic Pacific Beauty Calendula Garden Seeds

Calendula officinalis, commonly called pot marigold, is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has a long history of both ornamental and medicinal use.

The bright petals have traditionally been used as a natural dye and as a substitute for saffron in cooking, in addition to their popularity as a garnish for salads and baked goods.

Calendula also has a long folk history as a skin-soothing herb, often infused into salves and creams for minor cuts and irritation.

Tips From Our Gardeners

Deadhead often, even more than feels necessary. We've found that staying ahead of spent blooms is the single best way to keep Pacific Beauty flowering strong all the way into fall instead of going to seed too early.

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Pacific Beauty Calendula Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g Packet - Approximately 296 Seeds
• 0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 525 Seeds
• 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 2,100 Seeds
• 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 8,400 Seeds

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