Calendula
herb
Edible petals — sometimes called 'poor man's saffron'.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 2–10
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 9 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 1 plant per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Resinaseed
Sticky resin-rich heirloom — best for salves and tinctures.
- Pacific Beautyseed
Tall mixed-color cutting variety.
Add Calendula to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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