Calendula Variety Mix Seed Packet

Hand-Harvested Seeds from Our Urban Abundance Gardens

Calendula is one of the most beloved medicinal flowers in the garden—beautiful, resilient, and incredibly useful. Our Calendula Variety Mix Seed Packet contains 100+ hand-harvested seeds collected from healthy plants grown in our Urban Abundance gardens, offering a vibrant blend of golden, orange, and sunset-colored blooms.

Often called “Pot Marigold,” calendula is prized for its soothing medicinal properties, edible petals, and long blooming season. The flowers attract pollinators, brighten garden beds, and can be harvested regularly for herbal teas, oils, and skin-care preparations.

Calendula thrives in South Florida’s cooler growing season and is a fantastic addition to raised beds, herb gardens, and container plantings.

Each packet contains 100+ seeds for $3, making it one of the most abundant and rewarding flowers you can grow.

How to Start Calendula Seeds (South Florida Method)

Calendula seeds are easy to germinate and establish quickly in mild temperatures.

Step 1: Prepare Seed Starting Soil

Calendula prefers loose, well-draining soil.

A reliable seed starting blend:

• 50% potting soil

• 30% compost

• 20% perlite or coarse sand

Fill seed trays, starter pots, or soil blocks with your mix.

Step 2: Plant the Seeds

Calendula seeds are curved and easy to handle.

Plant seeds:

• ½ inch deep

• Space about 1 inch apart when starting in trays.

Lightly cover with soil and water gently.

Step 3: Ideal Germination Conditions

Calendula prefers cooler temperatures than many flowers.

Best germination conditions:

• Temperature: 60–75°F

• Bright light

• Evenly moist soil

Seeds usually germinate within 5–10 days.

Early Seedling Care

Calendula seedlings grow quickly and are very forgiving.

Light

Provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Morning sun is ideal in South Florida.

Water

Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy. Calendula prefers consistent moisture while young.

Airflow

Good airflow helps prevent fungal diseases in humid environments.

Thinning

If seedlings are crowded, thin them so plants are 4–6 inches apart.

Transplanting to the Main Pot or Garden

Calendula seedlings are ready to transplant once they reach 3–4 inches tall and have several true leaves.

Container Size

For container growing:

• Minimum 1–3 gallon containers

• Larger pots encourage fuller plants

Garden Bed Spacing

Plant calendula 8–12 inches apart in raised beds or garden rows.

Soil

Calendula prefers fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.

Recommended soil mix:

• 60% potting or garden soil

• 30% compost

• 10% perlite or sand

Sun Requirements

Calendula grows best in full sun to partial sun.

In South Florida, morning sun with light afternoon shade often produces the healthiest plants.

Watering

Water deeply 2–3 times per week, depending on rainfall.

Calendula appreciates consistent moisture but dislikes soggy soil.

Maintenance

• Harvest flowers frequently to encourage new blooms

• Deadhead spent flowers for continuous flowering

• Light pruning keeps plants bushy and productive

Plants typically begin flowering 6–8 weeks after planting.

Flower Harvesting

Calendula is harvested primarily for its vibrant petals.

Best harvesting tips:

• Pick flowers fully open in the morning after dew dries

• Harvest frequently to stimulate new blooms

• Petals can be used fresh or dried for later use

To dry flowers:

• Spread them in a shaded, well-ventilated space

• Store dried petals in airtight containers away from light.

Medicinal & Functional Uses

Calendula is one of the most widely used medicinal flowers in herbal medicine. It has been valued for centuries for its soothing, restorative properties.

Beneficial Plant Compounds

Calendula flowers contain a variety of therapeutic compounds including:

• Flavonoids

• Carotenoids

• Triterpenoids

• Saponins

• Essential oils

• Polysaccharides

These compounds contribute to calendula’s anti-inflammatory and skin-supporting properties.

Vitamins and Minerals

Calendula flowers contain beneficial nutrients including:

• Vitamin A (from carotenoids)

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Magnesium

These nutrients help support antioxidant activity and overall wellness.

Traditional Herbal Benefits

Calendula has long been used in herbal preparations for a wide variety of supportive health uses.

Skin healing support
Calendula oils and salves are commonly used to support skin repair and soothe minor cuts, burns, and irritation.

Anti-inflammatory properties
Calendula contains compounds that may help calm inflamed or irritated tissues.

Immune support
Herbal preparations have traditionally been used to support immune health.

Digestive support
Calendula tea has historically been used to soothe digestion.

Lymphatic support
Herbalists often use calendula to support healthy lymphatic circulation.

Culinary Uses

Calendula petals are edible and often called “nature’s saffron.”

The bright petals can be used to:

• Add color to salads

• Garnish soups and dishes

• Infuse oils and vinegars

• Color rice or butter naturally

• Add beauty to herbal teas

The flavor is mild, slightly earthy, and subtly peppery.

Why Grow Calendula in South Florida?

Calendula is one of the easiest medicinal flowers to grow and harvest.

Benefits include:

• Beautiful, abundant blooms

• Supports pollinators

• Edible and medicinal flowers

• Thrives in raised beds and containers

• Perfect for herbal gardens

• Continuous harvesting throughout the season

Calendula brings beauty, medicine, and pollinator support to any garden.

Packet Details

• 100+ hand-harvested seeds per packet

• Mixed calendula varieties from Urban Abundance gardens

• Price: $3 per packet

• Ideal for raised beds, herb gardens, and containers in South Florida

Grow flowers that nourish both your garden and your herbal toolkit.