Calendula in Zone 7a
Calendula officinalis
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Calendula tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Feb 20–Feb 27 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 27–Apr 3 |
| Estimated bloom | ~50 days after planting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Tomato — Commonly reported to help attract predators of tomato hornworms.
Where to buy calendula seeds
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See it growing
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