How to Plant Calendula from Seeds

by

👋 Click the mic button to talk to Alfred, the Todd's Seeds Gardening/Sprouting Expert – Feel free to ask him anything!



Planting Instructions for Calendula Seeds

  1. Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Calendula can tolerate partial shade.
  2. When to Plant: Sow Todd’s Seeds Calendula seeds outdoors in early spring after the last frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
  3. Soil Prep: Loosen soil and amend with compost if needed. Ideal soil pH is 6.0–7.0.
  4. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
  5. Spacing: Space seeds or thin seedlings 8–12 inches apart.
  6. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination (7–14 days). Once established, water moderately.
  7. Care: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming. Calendula may self-seed and return the following year.
  8. Bloom Time: Blooms begin in early summer and continue until frost. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers.
READ  Fairy Garden Seeds