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Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seed Mix

Calendula officinalis

5.00 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in fall or early spring, planting 1/4" below the surface. To start seed indoors, plant 1/4" deep in individual pots or a flat; keep evenly moist and at a temperature of 60-65 degrees until germination, which should take place within 5-10 days. Transplant or thin seedlings.

Growing: This plant can adapt to almost any soil, but prefers well-drained, poor or average soil. Since it prefers cool temperatures, it will appreciate filtered shade. Once established, this plant does not need regular watering; for the best blooms it should not be over-watered. To keep the plant bushy and neat, occasionally pinch off the tops of the developing stalks. If deadheaded regularly, it will produce profuse blossoms all season long; in hotter regions, it may stop blooming in the heat of summer and begin again in fall. This plant will readily reseed itself. It can also be grown in containers.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems long and place them in water immediately. For culinary use, cut flower heads that have just opened; spread them out away from direct sunlight to dry completely, turning them occasionally. When the flowers are crisp and dry, store them in an airtight container for up to a year. The dried petals can be used in place of saffron, or as a garnish to add color and spice to dishes.

Seed Saving: When the developing seed turns from green to pale tan and easily comes loose from the head, remove the seed heads. Spread Calendula flower seeds out to dry away from direct sunlight, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Calendula officinalis

Species Origin: Southern Europe

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,560

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 10 Inches

Color: Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Aromatic, Cut Flowers

Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seed Mix 5.0
Review By mitch

days eye

calendula is a winter crop in nor cal. i seeded these in early sept and the plants are filling out 806 inserts now and will be ready to plant in early november. i have 33 flats for personal use in my yard and will have flowers from mid nov thru april and may. the germination rate on these seeds was very good. i used sunshine mix #4, 9-9-9 with iron, and vermiculite as seed cover. some trays germinated in as few as 3 days. the plugs were 200 count flats, were ready in 5 weeks for transplant into 806 insert. i have yet to see the bloom range to know if they are true to pictures. i am very pleased with the result so far.

Review images:

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Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seed Mix 5.0
Review By John Gavin

I love to complain!

Great germination rate, resealable package for longer seed viability. I feel so hollow with nothing to complain about. I know, I'll keep on buying seeds eventually
I'll find something wrong? So far buying seeds from Everwilde for 3 years and still not one darn thing to complain about.

Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Susan B.

Very satisfied

The seeds I ordered arrived quickly and really love the packaging. I can't wait to plant them and see the results.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~4,560 Seeds) $7.27 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $12.87 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $33.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $148.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $264.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $627.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,188.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

A frost-hardy annual, this bushy clump-forming plant will flower all summer. The plants also give off a lovely Calendula fragrance that acts as a natural mosquito repellant. The easy-to-grow annual is attractive as a cut flower or a garnish.
This old-fashioned flower has a long history as both an ornamental garden plant and as an herb. When dried, the petals of Calendula flowers provide a culinary substitute for saffron; in times past, they were used to give a rich color to cheese or butter. Medicinal uses included treatments for measles and smallpox, as well as for dressing wounds on the battlefield. As well as being the traditional flower for October birthdays, calendula symbolizes sorrow and sympathy.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in fall or early spring, planting 1/4" below the surface. To start seed indoors, plant 1/4" deep in individual pots or a flat; keep evenly moist and at a temperature of 60-65 degrees until germination, which should take place within 5-10 days. Transplant or thin seedlings.

Growing: This plant can adapt to almost any soil, but prefers well-drained, poor or average soil. Since it prefers cool temperatures, it will appreciate filtered shade. Once established, this plant does not need regular watering; for the best blooms it should not be over-watered. To keep the plant bushy and neat, occasionally pinch off the tops of the developing stalks. If deadheaded regularly, it will produce profuse blossoms all season long; in hotter regions, it may stop blooming in the heat of summer and begin again in fall. This plant will readily reseed itself. It can also be grown in containers.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems long and place them in water immediately. For culinary use, cut flower heads that have just opened; spread them out away from direct sunlight to dry completely, turning them occasionally. When the flowers are crisp and dry, store them in an airtight container for up to a year. The dried petals can be used in place of saffron, or as a garnish to add color and spice to dishes.

Seed Saving: When the developing seed turns from green to pale tan and easily comes loose from the head, remove the seed heads. Spread Calendula flower seeds out to dry away from direct sunlight, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Calendula officinalis

Species Origin: Southern Europe

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 4,560

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 10 Inches

Color: Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Aromatic, Cut Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By mitch

days eye

calendula is a winter crop in nor cal. i seeded these in early sept and the plants are filling out 806 inserts now and will be ready to plant in early november. i have 33 flats for personal use in my yard and will have flowers from mid nov thru april and may. the germination rate on these seeds was very good. i used sunshine mix #4, 9-9-9 with iron, and vermiculite as seed cover. some trays germinated in as few as 3 days. the plugs were 200 count flats, were ready in 5 weeks for transplant into 806 insert. i have yet to see the bloom range to know if they are true to pictures. i am very pleased with the result so far.

Review images:

  • 20231030_101501_resized.jpg
5.0

Review By John Gavin

I love to complain!

Great germination rate, resealable package for longer seed viability. I feel so hollow with nothing to complain about. I know, I'll keep on buying seeds eventually
I'll find something wrong? So far buying seeds from Everwilde for 3 years and still not one darn thing to complain about.

5.0

Review By Susan B.

Very satisfied

The seeds I ordered arrived quickly and really love the packaging. I can't wait to plant them and see the results.

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