Calendula Ball Seeds - Orange (WINTER)

Approx. 30 to 40 seeds in the pack.

Calendula Ball Seeds – Orange (WINTER)

Calendula Ball is a vibrant winter flowering plant known for its bright orange, fully double ball-shaped flowers. These cheerful blooms add a splash of color to gardens, pots, and borders during the cool months.
Calendula is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and also has medicinal properties. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for sustainable gardening.

Sowing Season

Winter Crop Only

Best Time to Sow in Pakistan:
                             October to February

• Thrives in cool temperatures (10°C – 20°C)

• Performs best in winter and early spring

• Heat reduces flower quality and plant vigor

Growing Instructions

1. Soil Preparation

• Use well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic compost

• Ideal soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0

• Remove weeds and loosen soil before sowing

2. Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds directly on soil surface or lightly cover with 0.5 cm soil

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Germination takes 7–14 days

3. Watering

• Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist

• Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot

4. Sunlight

• Requires full sun (6 hours or more) for best flowering

• Can tolerate light shade but flowers less

5. Fertilizer

• Apply balanced fertilizer or compost monthly

• Avoid excess nitrogen to encourage flowers

6. Flowering

• Blooms from December to April

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Benefits

Garden Benefits

• Bright orange, fully double flowers brighten winter gardens

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Drought tolerant and low maintenance

• Suitable for beds, pots, borders, and containers

Medicinal Uses

• Traditionally used for skin healing and anti-inflammatory properties

• Calendula extracts are popular in creams and herbal remedies