Calendula

Calendula FAQ

Written by admin on June 18, 2017. Posted in Calendula, FAQs, Herbal, Medicinal

Information about Calendula

Below are some commonly asked questions about the calendula flower, and its usage and history.… Read the rest

Calendula Uses

Written by admin on June 17, 2017. Posted in Calendula, Herbal, Medicinal

The Amazing Calendula Uses: The Healing Marigold

The Calendula, or Pot Marigold, is a simply beautiful flower and we grow several varieties on our farm. Typically a deep orange or vibrant yellow, the Calendula hides some amazing healing powers. In the middle ages, the “Marygold”, was know for its healing virtues, and was sometimes called magical. Calendula uses typically focus on its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Below are the primary Calendula Uses as … Read the rest

Planting Calendula

Written by admin on June 17, 2017. Posted in Calendula, Flowers, Planting

Ground Temp: 60F
PH level: Varies
Spacing: 24-36″ apart depending on species
Depth: 1/2″
Time to Bloom: 45-60 days
Notes: The more you cut the more they bloom
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Calendula Facts

Written by admin on June 17, 2017. Posted in Calendula, Facts, Flowers

Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis
Plant Type: Annual
Bloom Time: All Summer
Best Location: Full Sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust
Pests: Slugs, aphids
Propagation: Seeds
Zone: 8-10
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All About Calendula

Written by admin on June 10, 2017. Posted in Calendula, Flower Main Pages

Calendula is a flower that contains about 20 different variations of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae) that are often known by their common name of marigold. They are native to southwestern Asia, western Europe and the Mediterranean. Other plants are also known as marigolds, such as corn marigold, desert marigold, marsh marigold, and plants of the genus Tagetes. The genus name Calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning… Read the rest