Only for Organic – Calendula Fiesta Gitana Flower Seeds 🌼🌿
Brighten up your garden with Calendula Fiesta Gitana! These compact, dwarf marigold-like flowers bloom in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, apricot, and cream, making them perfect for flower beds, borders, and pots. Calendula is also known for its medicinal and culinary benefits.
🌱 How to Grow Calendula Fiesta Gitana:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch (0.5 cm) deep in moist soil.
- Spacing: Maintain 8-12 inches between plants.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination at 15°C - 25°C.
- Germination Time: 7-14 days in warm conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 5-6 hours of sunlight).
- Soil Type: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0-7.0).
- Watering: Keep soil slightly moist, but avoid overwatering.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Deadheading: Remove faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Fertilization: Use organic compost or a light liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.
- Pest Control: Resistant to most pests, but check for aphids and powdery mildew.
✔ Blooming & Harvesting:
- Time to Bloom: 8-10 weeks after sowing.
- Blooming Season: Spring to early winter.
- Petal Harvest: Use petals fresh or dried for tea, skin care, or cooking.