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Calendula

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Easy difficulty{Winter}
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
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Watering
Moderate watering
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Min pot size
6" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing

About Calendula

Also known as Pot Marigold, Calendula is a brilliant winter flower in North India. It grows beautifully in shallow pots and window boxes. Choosing a compact hybrid variety ensures the plant remains bushy and upright, delivering continuous blooms for both ornamental and medicinal uses.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–20
Stage 2
Growth
Day 21–35
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 36–60
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 61–90

Common pests and diseases

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