{"product_id":"calendula-officinalis-flower-seeds-heirloom-non-gmo-seeds-for-planting","title":"Calendula Officinalis Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom \u0026 Non-GMO Medicinal and Edible Garden Blooms","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003ePlanting and Growing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e1. When to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eDirect sow\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors in early spring after the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eFall sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm climates (Zones 8–10) yields early spring blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e2. Seed Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e¼ inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eSpace rows or clusters \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e10–12 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow airflow and full bloom display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eKeep soil \u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e until seedlings emerge in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e3. Ideal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining loam with pH 6.0–7.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate—water at soil level and allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e4. Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eDeadhead\u003c\/strong\u003e spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eMulch\u003c\/strong\u003e around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eCompanion Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well alongside tomatoes and peppers; petals repel aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e5. Harvest \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eCut Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest blooms when petals fully open for long vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eCulinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fresh petals to garnish salads, soups, and herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eMedicinal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry petals for salves, tinctures, and soothing skin compresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Neera Seeds","offers":[{"title":"100 pcs","offer_id":50754363654426,"sku":"Neera-Ark-404638","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 pcs","offer_id":50920064745754,"sku":"karthik-dnfhehfb-3757467","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 pcs","offer_id":50754363687194,"sku":"karthik-zionios-2872785437","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 pcs","offer_id":50754363719962,"sku":"karthik-zionios-2876613389","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 pcs","offer_id":50920064778522,"sku":"karthik-dnfhehfb-9384783","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 pcs","offer_id":50920064811290,"sku":"karthik-dnfhehfb-92830923","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/4797\/3402\/files\/31j85zVppiL._AC.jpg?v=1739192400","url":"https:\/\/neeraseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/calendula-officinalis-flower-seeds-heirloom-non-gmo-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Neeraseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}