Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seed Mix
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in fall or early spring, planting 1/4" below the surface. To start seed indoors, plant 1/4" deep in individual pots or a flat; keep evenly moist and at a temperature of 60-65 degrees until germination, which should take place within 5-10 days. Transplant or thin seedlings.
Growing: This plant can adapt to almost any soil, but prefers well-drained, poor or average soil. Since it prefers cool temperatures, it will appreciate filtered shade. Once established, this plant does not need regular watering; for the best blooms it should not be over-watered. To keep the plant bushy and neat, occasionally pinch off the tops of the developing stalks. If deadheaded regularly, it will produce profuse blossoms all season long; in hotter regions, it may stop blooming in the heat of summer and begin again in fall. This plant will readily reseed itself. It can also be grown in containers.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems long and place them in water immediately. For culinary use, cut flower heads that have just opened; spread them out away from direct sunlight to dry completely, turning them occasionally. When the flowers are crisp and dry, store them in an airtight container for up to a year. The dried petals can be used in place of saffron, or as a garnish to add color and spice to dishes.
Seed Saving: When the developing seed turns from green to pale tan and easily comes loose from the head, remove the seed heads. Spread Calendula flower seeds out to dry away from direct sunlight, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,560
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Aromatic, Cut Flowers
cant gitana-ff of this calendula
germination was not as high as i had hoped but at this price and volume i can over compensate by planting more. bot a second 4 ounces just to be sure i would have enough for this winter. first 4 ounces planted 18 plug trays of 200 cell. germination was 65% at best. it made 51 flats of 48 count 806 inserts. second 4 ounces only used a portion and planted 5 more plug trays, a little higher rate of seeds per cell, good germination, and it looks like i will be able to make 20 more flats of 48. im using sungro sunshine mix #4, 9-9-9 with iron preplant at each planting stage. i anticipate 70 flats for this winter as part of a 400 flat routine (pansy jump up calendula stock snapdragon english daisy poppy) for winter annuals as this is california and i can have color all year long. everwilde is a big part of my seeding program as i need to plant quickly and use a high volume of seed. pics in bloom are last spring.
Review images:
days eye
calendula is a winter crop in nor cal. i seeded these in early sept and the plants are filling out 806 inserts now and will be ready to plant in early november. i have 33 flats for personal use in my yard and will have flowers from mid nov thru april and may. the germination rate on these seeds was very good. i used sunshine mix #4, 9-9-9 with iron, and vermiculite as seed cover. some trays germinated in as few as 3 days. the plugs were 200 count flats, were ready in 5 weeks for transplant into 806 insert. i have yet to see the bloom range to know if they are true to pictures. i am very pleased with the result so far.
Review images:
I love to complain!
Great germination rate, resealable package for longer seed viability. I feel so hollow with nothing to complain about. I know, I'll keep on buying seeds eventually
I'll find something wrong? So far buying seeds from Everwilde for 3 years and still not one darn thing to complain about.
Very satisfied
The seeds I ordered arrived quickly and really love the packaging. I can't wait to plant them and see the results.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in fall or early spring, planting 1/4" below the surface. To start seed indoors, plant 1/4" deep in individual pots or a flat; keep evenly moist and at a temperature of 60-65 degrees until germination, which should take place within 5-10 days. Transplant or thin seedlings.
Growing: This plant can adapt to almost any soil, but prefers well-drained, poor or average soil. Since it prefers cool temperatures, it will appreciate filtered shade. Once established, this plant does not need regular watering; for the best blooms it should not be over-watered. To keep the plant bushy and neat, occasionally pinch off the tops of the developing stalks. If deadheaded regularly, it will produce profuse blossoms all season long; in hotter regions, it may stop blooming in the heat of summer and begin again in fall. This plant will readily reseed itself. It can also be grown in containers.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems long and place them in water immediately. For culinary use, cut flower heads that have just opened; spread them out away from direct sunlight to dry completely, turning them occasionally. When the flowers are crisp and dry, store them in an airtight container for up to a year. The dried petals can be used in place of saffron, or as a garnish to add color and spice to dishes.
Seed Saving: When the developing seed turns from green to pale tan and easily comes loose from the head, remove the seed heads. Spread Calendula flower seeds out to dry away from direct sunlight, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store Fiesta Gitana Calendula flower seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 4,560
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Aromatic, Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
cant gitana-ff of this calendula
germination was not as high as i had hoped but at this price and volume i can over compensate by planting more. bot a second 4 ounces just to be sure i would have enough for this winter. first 4 ounces planted 18 plug trays of 200 cell. germination was 65% at best. it made 51 flats of 48 count 806 inserts. second 4 ounces only used a portion and planted 5 more plug trays, a little higher rate of seeds per cell, good germination, and it looks like i will be able to make 20 more flats of 48. im using sungro sunshine mix #4, 9-9-9 with iron preplant at each planting stage. i anticipate 70 flats for this winter as part of a 400 flat routine (pansy jump up calendula stock snapdragon english daisy poppy) for winter annuals as this is california and i can have color all year long. everwilde is a big part of my seeding program as i need to plant quickly and use a high volume of seed. pics in bloom are last spring.
Review images:
Review
days eye
calendula is a winter crop in nor cal. i seeded these in early sept and the plants are filling out 806 inserts now and will be ready to plant in early november. i have 33 flats for personal use in my yard and will have flowers from mid nov thru april and may. the germination rate on these seeds was very good. i used sunshine mix #4, 9-9-9 with iron, and vermiculite as seed cover. some trays germinated in as few as 3 days. the plugs were 200 count flats, were ready in 5 weeks for transplant into 806 insert. i have yet to see the bloom range to know if they are true to pictures. i am very pleased with the result so far.
Review images:
Review
I love to complain!
Great germination rate, resealable package for longer seed viability. I feel so hollow with nothing to complain about. I know, I'll keep on buying seeds eventually
I'll find something wrong? So far buying seeds from Everwilde for 3 years and still not one darn thing to complain about.
Review
Very satisfied
The seeds I ordered arrived quickly and really love the packaging. I can't wait to plant them and see the results.
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