Calendula officinalis

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Calendula officinalis

Also known as: Marigold, Pot marigold

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer

Format: Smal

Height: 0.60 m

Width: 0.50 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-11

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Kleur, Tea, Leaves, Flowers

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(5)

Features:
Cosmetic, Dye, Ethereal oil, Repellent, Bee plant, Fragrant

Description

Leaves: raw. The leaves have a sweet taste followed by a strong, salty flavor. They are high in vitamins and minerals, similar to dandelion leaves. Fresh petals can be chopped and added to salads. Dried petals have a more concentrated taste and are used as a seasoning in soups, pastries, and so on. The flowers are rich in vitamins A and C and can be used to obtain an edible yellow dye or as a saffron substitute. They can also be used to add golden tones to brown hair when rinsing/washing the hair. Petals and leaves can be used to brew tea, with the petals providing a less bitter taste.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Ficus carica Fig	Ficus carica can provide shade, helping to retain moisture in the soil for Calendula.
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides Mentha bowles’s mint	Mentha can repel pests that target Calendula, promoting healthier growth.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Raspberry plants can attract pollinators that will also benefit Calendula blooms.
Juglans regia English Walnut	Walnuts provide a canopy that helps protect Calendula from direct sun, allowing it to thrive in partial shade.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Hazelnuts can serve as a support for Calendula and help in reducing wind exposure.