Calendula officinalis Plant Care Reminders

Pot marigold

General Information

• 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.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 4. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 5. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 6. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 7. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 8. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 9. Mulch Mulch lightly with organic mulch. 10. Mulch Mulch lightly with organic mulch. 11. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. 12. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.

  February 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 4. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 5. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 6. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 7. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 8. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 9. Mulch Mulch lightly with organic mulch. 10. Mulch Mulch lightly with organic mulch. 11. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. 12. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.

  March 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 4. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 5. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 6. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 7. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 8. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 9. Mulch Mulch lightly with organic mulch. 10. Mulch Mulch lightly with organic mulch. 11. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. 12. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.

  April 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 4. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 5. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 6. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 7. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them. 8. Harvest Harvest leaves and flowers whenever you need them.

  May 1. Prune Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed. 2. Prune Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed. 3. Harvest Harvest seed for planting next Fall. 4. Harvest Harvest seed for planting next Fall.

  June 1. Prune Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed. 2. Prune Plant doesn't need pruning, just remove it after it dies and harvest the seed. 3. Harvest Harvest seed for planting next Fall. 4. Harvest Harvest seed for planting next Fall.

  October 1. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 2. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.

  November 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 4. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 5. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 6. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 7. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 8. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period.

  December 1. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 2. Buy Buy seeds or starts this time of year. 3. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 4. Plant Plant seeds or starts this time of year. 5. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 6. Sow Seeds Direct sow seeds or start in pots anytime November through March. 7. Water Fairly drought tolerant, needs occassional watering only if extended dry period. 8. Water Fairly 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.