Medicinal Calendula – Edible Flower
Variety
Open-pollinated (non-hybrid)
Sowing
April, May
Description
A perennial described as the “sun flower”, grown as a useful herb or for its rich yellow to orange-yellow flowers. Collect fully opened flowers and dry them at room temperature. Calendula grows best in a sunny position and can also be kept in pots. The edible flowers can be added to salads and garnishes.
Benefits: The source lists organic acids, phytoncides, resins, bitter compounds, essential oil and lutein, and describes antimicrobial, cleansing and anti-allergic actions. Its aroma repels insects.
Traditional medicinal uses: The source lists use for skin rashes, wounds and burns, oral care, haemorrhoidal pain, spasms, vision, antiseptic applications, blood-vessel cleansing and gingivitis.
Sowing: April–May
Flowering: June–October
Height: 40 cm.
Seeds per gram: 150
Pack size: 1 g.
Good neighbours for Medicinal Calendula – Edible Flower
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Brussels Sprouts
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Cabbage ‘Ditmarsko’
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Radish ‘Saxa’
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Onion ‘Florence’
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Cabbage ‘Kyose 17’
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Leek ‘Stara Zagora 72’
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Round Red Radish
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Cabbage ‘Balkan’
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Sow in August
