Key Growing Information

Calendula | Key Growing Information

Learn how to grow calendula (C. officinalis) from seed, including germination, spacing, light and soil requirements, and harvest, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.
An illustrated reference to edible flower bloom size, flavor profile, suggested uses, and variety recommendations from Johnny's flower research and trialing team.
Vegetable gardening experts make their case for planting flowers in among your vegetables and herbs — or vice versa — to improve overall garden health as well as yield.
Profitable margins at the market rely on building efficiencies into the bouquet-making and operation, plus branding that emphasizes "couture" over "commodity." Here's advice from 3 professional flower farmers on how to convey the inherent value of your bouquets through method and presentation.
What sustainable farming methods are flower farmers using? Each of these 6 growers has a different story, with farm location, size, and scale and crop specialties varying widely.
Join Johnny's Flower Product Manager as she introduces calendula 'Ivory Princess,' known in Europe as calendula 'Snow Princess,' an easy-to-grow but out-of-the-ordinary choice for the cut-flower garden.
Which flowers can I direct-sow? Here are our top-10 recommendations: 5 for cool-soil direct-seeding and 5 for direct-seeding, plus one that can be sown directly in either!
Join Johnny's Flower Product Manager as she introduces calendula 'Pacific Apricot Beauty' and shares its key characteristics and color qualities with other favorite calendula varieties.