Erfurter Calendula Seed
Calendula officinalis
$4.95
Calendula officinalis
Fully double, bright orange flowers on 18-24” plants. Erfurter is a preferred variety for commercial production in the US, with larger flowers and a somewhat higher resin content than Resina. Petals can be used to make a natural dye, or even fed to chickens to keep egg yolks extra vibrant.
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Care Information
Germination
7 – 14 days.
Days to Maturity
65 – 70 Days
Sowing
Transplant (recommended): Sow 4-5 weeks before last frost.
Direct seed: After last frost at a depth of 1/4″. Make 2-3 successive sowings 2-3 weeks apart for continuous blooms from summer to heavy frost.
Soil Requirements
Rich, moist, and well drained
Light Preference
Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Spacing
12″ apart
Hardiness Zones
Annual
Harvest
Harvest the leaves of the marsh mallow plant when the flowers begin to bloom. Roots can be harvested in the fall of the second year of growth, or in the spring or fall of the third year.
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