Calendula officinalis Plant Care Reminders
Pot marigold
Calendula, English MarigoldYou can copy this plant care and use it as-is or make it your own.
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General Information
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Instruction By John Noble Notes Calendula is an easy annual herb to grow from seed. Will generally reseed itself, it's a cheerful sunny plant in the garden. The flowers are used for skin care. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
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January1. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.2. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.3. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.4. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.5. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.6. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.7. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.8. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.9. MulchMulch lightly with organic mulch.10. MulchMulch lightly with organic mulch.11. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.12. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.February1. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.2. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.3. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.4. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.5. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.6. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.7. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.8. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.9. MulchMulch lightly with organic mulch.10. MulchMulch lightly with organic mulch.11. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.12. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.March1. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.2. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.3. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.4. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.5. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.6. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.7. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.8. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.9. MulchMulch lightly with organic mulch.10. MulchMulch lightly with organic mulch.11. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.12. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.April1. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.2. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.3. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.4. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.5. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.6. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.7. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.8. HarvestHarvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.May1. PrunePlant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.2. PrunePlant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.3. HarvestHarvest seed for planting next Fall.4. HarvestHarvest seed for planting next Fall.June1. PrunePlant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.2. PrunePlant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.3. HarvestHarvest seed for planting next Fall.4. HarvestHarvest seed for planting next Fall.October1. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.2. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.November1. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.2. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.3. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.4. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.5. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.6. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.7. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.8. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.December1. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.2. BuyBuy seeds or starts this time of year.3. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.4. PlantPlant seeds or starts this time of year.5. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.6. Sow SeedsDirect sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.7. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.8. WaterFairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
January
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
February
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
March
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
April
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
November
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
December
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
January
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
February
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
March
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
April
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
November
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
December
Buy seeds or starts this time of year.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
January
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
February
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
March
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
April
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
November
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
December
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
January
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
February
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
March
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
April
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
November
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
December
Plant seeds or starts this time of year.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
January
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
February
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
March
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
November
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
December
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
January
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
February
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
March
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
November
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
December
Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
February
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
March
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
April
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
October
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
November
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
December
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
February
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
March
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
April
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
October
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
November
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
December
Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
May
Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.
June
Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
May
Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.
June
Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
January
Mulch lightly with organic mulch.
February
Mulch lightly with organic mulch.
March
Mulch lightly with organic mulch.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
January
Mulch lightly with organic mulch.
February
Mulch lightly with organic mulch.
March
Mulch lightly with organic mulch.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
January
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
February
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
March
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
April
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
May
Harvest seed for planting next Fall.
June
Harvest seed for planting next Fall.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
January
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
February
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
March
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
April
Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.
May
Harvest seed for planting next Fall.
June
Harvest seed for planting next Fall.