How to Grow Calendula

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Brighten your garden and attract pollinators with vibrant calendula flowers! Discover simple steps for growing these low-maintenance blooms.

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About Calendula It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 2-11, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. It prefers cool temperatures and can even tolerate a light frost, allowing for early spring planting and a long blooming season that typically extends from early summer through fall.

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Location Plant calendula in full sun and well-draining soil.

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Watering Calendula Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods. Always water from above as watering overhead promotes fungal diseases. And it’s a good idea to water calendula deeply once a week during hot weather. How much or how little you water will really depend on your climate.

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Mulching Calendula Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plants helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Mulch also adds organic matter to the soil as it decomposes, improving its structure and fertility. Aim for a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around calendula plants.

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Weeding Keep the area around your calendula plants weed-free to minimize competition for nutrients and water. Regular weeding also helps prevent the spread of pests and diseases. I love to use this hand weeding tool that gets around my pot marigold flowers with ease and removes them from the root with great accuracy.

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Fertilizing Calendula Calendula is not a heavy feeder and generally doesn’t require frequent fertilization. However, amending the soil with compost before planting and applying a slow-release fertilizer once or twice during the growing season can promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.

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Deadheading Calendula Deadheading encourages the plant to produce more blooms and extends the flowering period. Simply pinch or snip off the faded flower heads at the base of the stem. The more you cut, the more they’ll bloom!

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