Included in a mixed bouquet, calendula (Calendula officinalis) flowers—also called “pot marigold—are sure to gladden the hearty of the recipient. Irresistible waves of bright yellow and orange daisy-like flowers greet me on my morning rounds, lifting my mood even on the worst of days. Calen...
Calendula seeds are shaped like curled snakes or “C”-shaped worms. This flower is extremely easy to grow from seed. Most gardeners direct sow it in the spring after the last frost date. You can also start the plants indoors up to six weeks before the last frost date and transplant them...
How to Grow Carrots by Stephen Albert Sharing is caring! Facebook Twitter Save Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful–given the right conditions. Carrot culture is very simple. Sow the seeds rather thickly and thin the plants to 3 to 4 inches ...
Sow turnip seeds ½” (13 mm) deep. Seeds will germinate in 3-10 days in an optimum soil temperature of 60°F (16°C). Space plants 2-6” (5-15 cm) apart for roots; 1-4” (2.5-10 cm) apart for greens. Turnips do not transplant well. It is best to direct sow seeds in...
Many old-fashionedannualsgrow quite well from seeds collected and stored at home. Zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, marigolds, California poppies, impatiens, petunias, cleome, snapdragons,nigella, and calendula are among the easiest seeds to harvest and replant in the spring. They’ll bloom as usual...
Sowing Calendula Seeds In autumn, sow six to eight weeks before the first frost in a tray or modules filled with one-part perlite (or grit) mixed with three parts multi-purpose compost. Top dress with horticultural grit, water it in, and keep moist undercover in a bright place. The see...
Marsh marigold seeds take a long time to germinate and reach maturity. Desert marigold (Baileya multriadiata). Also called paper daisy, desert marigold is not a true marigold. This short-lived marigold perennial has yellow flowers and needs little care. Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis). ...
To sow the seeds, rake the earth, scatter the seeds around, and cover with a light sprinkling of soil. Water well, but don’t soak them. Then be patient, because it takes at least three months for these babies to germinate. In fact, you may only see flowers the following year. ...
Plant cosmos in a site with average well-draining soil that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun. When to plant: Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last average frost date. Direct sow seeds outdoors when all danger of frost has passed. Soil: Cosmos are tolerant of a ...
Start the seeds indoorssix to eight weeks before the expected last frost date. Their shallow root systems don’t like to be disturbed, so your best bet is to sow in biodegradable pots you can slip right into the garden at transplant time. ...