{"product_id":"calendula-6-bag-org","title":"Calendula Orange - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalendula, or pot marigold, is a cheerful cool-season annual bearing bright orange and yellow daisy-like flowers on bushy, aromatic plants. Easy to grow and fast to flower, it brightens Indian winter gardens in pots, borders and beds. Beyond its ornamental value, calendula petals are edible and the flower is widely used in herbal salves, teas and skincare for its soothing properties. It thrives in full sun and average soil, blooming generously from late autumn through spring. Reliable, useful and undemanding, calendula is a favourite for both flower beds and home herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Europe \/ Mediterranean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, aromatic, light-green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange, yellow, apricot, cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter to spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool-season annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water when top soil dries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool, 10-25 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feed every 3-4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeadhead to prolong flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual; sow direct or transplant once\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, powdery mildew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; petals edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for cheerful winter colour, edible petals and herbal skincare and tea uses. A useful dual-purpose plant for both flower beds and home herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow directly or transplant from October in full sun; deadhead often to keep flowers coming and harvest blooms on dry mornings for herbal and culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water calendula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, when the top of the soil dries. It tolerates some dryness but flowers best with steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does calendula need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalendula needs full sun for the best flowering, though it tolerates very light shade in warm regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs calendula safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalendula is non-toxic to pets and people; its petals are even edible, making it a very safe garden flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes calendula need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a cool-season annual usually sown directly; if grown from seedlings, transplant once into its final spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate calendula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it easily from seed sown directly in autumn. It often self-seeds and returns the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my calendula not flowering well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo little sun, warm weather or unremoved spent blooms reduce flowering. Give full sun and deadhead regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does calendula bloom in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt blooms through the cool months, roughly November to March in the plains, slowing as the heat arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat calendula flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the petals are edible and used in salads, teas and as a saffron-like colouring, as long as grown without chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs calendula good for skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalendula is widely used in herbal salves and creams for its soothing, skin-friendly properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for calendula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light balanced feed every three to four weeks is enough; avoid heavy feeding, which favours leaves over flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256074993910,"sku":"PLT-CALENDULA-B06-ORG","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-calendula-bon-bon-mixed-color-flower-seeds-16969061728396_600x600_4fee5fa5-94ae-4d1b-bf49-2d885b17851b.jpg?v=1783920577","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/calendula-6-bag-org","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}