Calendula officinalis Seeds (Pot Marigold)

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is a herbaceous plant known for its bright and cheerful flowers. Also called English Marigold or common Marigold, it typically grows 1-2 feet tall. Its vivid orange or yellow blossoms have a distinct daisy-like shape and are often used in culinary and medicinal applications. This versatile plant is easy to grow and thrives in full sun. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 2-11 and can be propagated from Calendula officinalis seeds, which are readily available and can be sown directly in the garden or in pots.

Growing Calendula officinalis from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
• Flower color: Yellow

Germinating Pot Marigold Flower Seeds

To germinate Calendula officinalis, start by sowing the seeds in well-drained soil in a sunny area. Maintain consistent moisture and temperatures around 65-75°F (18-24°C). The seeds should germinate in 5-15 days.

We source all of our Calendula officinalis seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Pot Marigold seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Pot Marigold seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Calendula officinalis seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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