Marigold - Calendula officinalis (Annual)
Calendula is one of the best known and most versatile ornamental and medicinal plantsIt is one of the most popular ornamental and medicinal plants and adorns the garden all summer long with its bright orange, full flowers. It is an annual, easy-to-grow species that is not only aesthetic but also useful: its flowers can be used as herbs and for medicinal purposes.
Main characteristics
Species:
Calendula officinalis
Type:
Annual
Uses:
Ornamental plant, herb, medicinal plant
Flowering:
From June to first frosts
Height:
40-60 cm
Colour:
Bright orange, full inflorescence
Size:
1 g seed
Benefits
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Long flowering period
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Bee and insect resistant plant
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Easy to germinate and easy to care for
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Flowers can be used for teas, salads, salads
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Natural plant protection partner in horticulture (insect repellent)
Sowing instructions
Sowing time:
April-May
Sowing method:
In the open ground, 1-2 cm deep
Planting distance:
25-30 cm
Light requirements:
Sunny place
Soil:
Well-aerated, medium-textured soil
Care:
Regular watering, removal of dead flowers for continued flowering
Use
Calendula flowers are valuable fresh or dried. Its medicinal properties are well known: skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, wound healing. It can also add colour and a special aroma to soups, salads and seasoning mixes.
