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Calendula officinalis or Pot marigold or Scotch marigold or English Garden Marigold is widely used as a medicinal herb to prevent muscle spasms and fevers. It also acts as a main source of natural remedies for sore throats, cramps and ulcers. Calendula officinalis is a native to the Mediterranean region and is now blooms in Asia and the Americas. Calendula is a annual plant that hails from Asteraceae family and grows about 18 to 20 inches with several branches. The plant thrives in almost any soil type but thrives in well drained soils and prefers full sun. The brilliantly yellow and orange hue of the flowers starts blooming from early spring till early winters. Calendula officinalis must not be confused with plants that belong to genus Tagetes which are true Marigolds. The flowers of calendula, fresh or dried, will make a great addition to rice dishes and salads and to naturally color baked dishes for the adventures bakers. Calendula flower oil is known for its beauty and medicinal properties.
Growing guide for Calendula Officinalis Blossoms
Planting instructions
Even though Calendula Officinalis can tolerate light shade in warmer regions, these plants still prefer full sunlight. The best way to plant Calendulas is in well-prepared garden beds or large containers filled with organic soil. Before planting the seeds, mix well-aged manure or compost with the soil to improve the soil conditions. Maintain a distance of 2.5 to 4 inches of space between the seeds.
If you are starting earlier than the standard Calendula planting season, then start your plants indoors under grow lights at least 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. However, it is advisable to directly sow the seeds in the garden after the last frost. Calendula Officinalis seeds germinate within 5 to 15 days. Water the plants regularly throughout the gardening season. Use a liquid bloom fertilizer several times during the growing phase to promote big, beautiful blossoms.
Make sure to pinch off the spent flowers regularly to extend the blooming period. Adding mulch to the soil is also a good idea to prevent the growth of weeds, conserving moisture and help keep the roots cool.
Growing Requirements
Pests
Pests and diseases are usually not a major problem for calendula and it can be used as a great companion plant due to its pest repellent traits.
Soil
Rake the soil to a well tilled condition to ensure stability of soil particles, moisture content, degree of aeration and drainage and use moist seed compost if needed.
Spot
Full sun to partial shade.
Temperature
The optimum temperature for all around good growth is 18 to 20°C(65 TO 70°F).
Watering
Water ground everyday to maintain soil moisture to prevent soil nutrients from drying.
how to harvest
Collect the flower heads regularly once they are fully mature. You can pluck out the terminal buds to promote the growth of more flowers
The flower plants can also be dried and stored for usage as a herb.
nteresting fact to note is that the petals of this flower are also used as a substitute for saffron in rice based dishes.
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