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Alkarty — Calendula (Pot Marigold) Seeds

Calendulas are cheerful, easy-to-grow annuals known for their bright blooms and useful benefits—from companion planting to skin applications. This guide combines Alkarty’s growing notes with trusted gardening practices.

Alkarty Guidance

Alkarty’s product page provides basic cultivation notes—typically listing winter sowing as ideal, recommending well-prepared beds or trays, and highlighting ease of growth. Use these packet instructions alongside the general tips below for best results.

1. How to Grow from Seed

Direct Sowing (Recommended)

  1. Sow seeds ¼–½" deep in well-drained soil after the last frost—or allow self-seeding for continuous blooms.
  2. Space plants 8–12" apart with 18" between rows for airflow and bloom.
  3. Full sun gives the best flowering; partial shade is okay in hot climates.

Starting Indoors (Optional)

  1. Start 4–6 weeks before the last frost in seed trays with light covering.
  2. Keep moist and bright; seedlings emerge in ~7–14 days.
  3. Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting outdoors.

2. Care & Maintenance

AspectCare Tips
WaterKeep soil evenly moist when young; once established, water moderately and mulch to indoors dryness
Soil & FertilityThrives in well-draining, even nutrient soil. Too rich can lead to more foliage and fewer blooms. :
DeadheadingRemove spent flowers to prolong blooms. Left unharvested, they self-seed effortlessly. :
Pests & DiseaseGenerally low-maintenance; watch for powdery mildew and aphids. Ensure good airflow and avoid overhead watering.
Companion & Soil HealthFunctions as a trap crop for aphids and whiteflies, attracts beneficial insects, and can enrich soil or act as living mulch.

3. Benefits & Advantages

  • Fast-growing with long blooms: Flowering typically begins 6–8 weeks after sowing.
  • Pollinator-friendly: Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects love calendula’s blooms.
  • Edible & medicinal: Petals are used in teas, dishes, and salves; they’re edible and have skin-soothing properties.
  • Reseeds naturally: Calendula will self-seed nicely, filling gaps year after year with minimal effort.
  • Low maintenance & versatile: Grows in poor soils, does well in containers, borders, and mixed beds.

4. Quick Snapshot

  • Sow after frost or winter-sow—cover lightly and space 8–12".
  • Full sun, well-drained but moist soil initially.
  • Deadhead for prolonged flowering; allow some to self-seed.
  • Use as an edible, medicinal, pollinator-attracting, companion plant.

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