A cool-tolerant, edible-petaled annual that blooms in cool weather when others stall. Self-sows and pulls in pollinators and beneficial insects.
When to plant calendula (pot marigold) where you live
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Full sun
Zones 3–11
8–12 in apart.
Average, well-draining soil; pH 6.0–7.0. Tolerates poor soil.
About 1 in/week; let the top inch dry between waterings. Tolerates short dry spells.
Mar – Apr
May – Oct
Direct-sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer for a fall flush. Deadhead to extend bloom; let some go to seed to self-sow.
Good with Tomato, Carrot, Lettuce. Keep apart from .
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