Calendula Ball Double Orange Flower Seeds

About Calendula Ball Double Orange Flower Seeds

Pot Marigold / Calendula — double orange ball-shaped blooms. Winter's most reliable flower, and edible too.

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-12 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 5–8 mm (the seed needs darkness — cover it well).
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-12 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top soil dries. Avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Average well-drained garden soil
• Temperature: 10–28°C; flowering stops above 32°C.
• Fertiliser: A light balanced feed every 3–4 weeks.

Sowing season in India

September-November Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Powdery mildew and aphids; the plant finishes as soon as the heat arrives.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.