About Resina marigold
Resina calendula produces an abundance of edible orange and yellow flowers called poor man's saffron. Useful for making an oil for dry skin. Classic companion plant. Plant height: 45 cm.
Growing tips for Resina worry
Family
Asteraceae (Calendula officinalis)
Number of seeds
± 50
Growing cycle
Annual
Suggested sowing
Exterior | Interior
Suggested time*
Exterior (May) | Interior (April)
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
4 to 10 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
Sun
Days to maturity*
80 days
Distance between plants
30 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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