Calendula Seeds – Double Golden Yellow (Pot Marigold) | WINTER گلِ اشرفی

Calendula Double Golden Yellow (Calendula officinalis) is an ornamental winter annual valued for its full, golden-yellow flowers and bushy growth.

Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Provide 5–6 hours or more of direct sunlight, moderate watering and good airflow. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

• Common Name: Calendula / Pot Marigold / گلِ اشرفی

• Flower Type: Double flowering annual

• Flower Colour: Golden yellow

• Flower Form: Full, densely petalled blooms

• Growth Habit: Bushy and branching

• Plant Height: Approximately 30–60 cm

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Flowering Season: Winter to early spring

• Special Features: Attractive cut flowers, pollinator-friendly blooms and easy cultivation

Recommended Grow Bags

G-8 Grow Bag – 8 × 8 inch – 1 plant.

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch – 2 plants with suitable spacing.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch – 2–3 plants with suitable spacing.

Calendula can also be grown in flower beds, borders and raised beds.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat

Use loose, moderately fertile and well-draining soil. Avoid excessive fertilization and waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Direct sowing or nursery trays

• Sowing Depth: Approximately 0.5–1 cm

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Ideal Germination Temperature: 18–22°C

• Plant Spacing: Approximately 20–30 cm

• Watering: Maintain light, consistent moisture during germination

Thin seedlings after emergence and retain healthy plants.

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Full sun, preferably at least 5–6 hours daily.

Watering: Water moderately, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Growth & Flowering

• First Flowering: Approximately 55–75 days after sowing, depending on conditions

• Flower Colour: Golden yellow

• Flower Form: Fully double, densely petalled

• Flowering Season: Winter and early spring

Remove spent flower heads regularly to encourage fresh buds and maintain a neat plant.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the growing medium before sowing.

Additional light feeding may be provided when necessary. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages foliage at the expense of flowering.

Winter Care

• Provide plenty of direct sunlight.

• Maintain moderate soil moisture.

• Remove faded blooms regularly.

• Ensure good drainage and airflow.

• Monitor for aphids and powdery mildew.

• Protect tender seedlings from unusually severe frost.

Garden & Decorative Uses

• Winter flower beds

• Decorative borders

• Balcony and rooftop gardens

• Pots and grow bags

• Fresh-cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Colourful seasonal displays

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