Calendula Fiesta Gitana Superior Mix Seeds

About Calendula Fiesta Gitana Superior Mix Seeds

'Fiesta Gitana' dwarf calendula — a compact plant with double orange and yellow flowers. Also known as pot marigold.

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7–12 days at 18–24C 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 — 8–10 mm — the seed needs darkness, so cover it properly.
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 at 18–24C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top layer of soil dries. Keeping it too wet invites mildew.
• Soil: Ordinary well-drained garden soil with compost
• Temperature: 10–28C
• Fertiliser: One compost dose at sowing plus a monthly light feed

Sowing season in India

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

Common problems

Powdery mildew in crowded plantings; aphids on new shoots

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