Organic Marigold - Calendula officialis SEEDS
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Cultivation and planting
Growing calendula is very easy. Seeds do not need to be pre-cultivated as they grow reliably from direct sowing. You can sow them from mid-April to the end of May. Calendula grows to a considerable height, with a spacing of 20 cm between seeds. The flowers of this plant range in colour from bright yellow to deep orange. At home on the windowsill, seeds can be planted as early as January or February.
Marigolds in the bed repel aphids, ants, nematodes and crickets and prevent the growth of weeds. It also protects the vegetables from mould.
Sowing takes place in January-February in the greenhouse or in April-May in sunny places.
Harvest
Harvesting takes place from May to September.
Calendula flowers are harvested and can be used fresh or dried. You can infuse them as a tea, macerate them in oil or use them in ointments.
Medicinal effects of calendula
Calendula has anti-inflammatory effects, regulates menstruation. It also has anti-cancer properties, especially preventive (in gynaecology).
It has a beneficial effect on circulatory disorders, liver diseases, infectious jaundice, and purifies the blood. Supports poor digestion. It also has antifungal effects.
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