Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula Seeds
Grow bright orange calendula for garden borders, patio pots and edible petals. Orange Pacific Beauty forms a bushy plant with daisy-like flowers you can pick for the kitchen or a small bouquet.
Orange Pacific Beauty Calendula Seeds
Sow and grow
Sow seeds ¼ inch deep outdoors after your last frost, or start them indoors 6–8 weeks before that date. Acclimate indoor seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting. Expect sprouts in about 5–15 days in soil around 60–70°F.
Thin plants to 8–12 inches apart. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. A little afternoon shade can help in hot weather, when flowering may slow. Snip off spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
Pick petals for the kitchen
Pick fresh flowers from plants grown for food. Separate the orange petals from the flower head and scatter them over cucumber raita, salads or rice just before serving. The petals bring color and a mild, sometimes peppery flavor.