Calendula Touch of Red Orange Flower Seeds

Product Name : Calendula Touch of Red Orange Flower Seeds

Description :

This tall series has unique flower petal

coloration where each petal is tipped with red.

Height :- 45 cms

Brand : Benary Seeds

Qty : 1000 Seeds

Uses:Cut flower, border and mixed container

Exposure: Sun

Garden height : 24″ / 60 cm

Crop time : 9-10 weeks

Sowing method : 1-3 seeds per plug

Germination* : 5-10 days at 70 °F (21 °C), cover seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing.

Growing On :Transplant plugs after 2-3 weeks. Grow on at 50-55 °F (10-13 °C). Calendulas are cool weather plants that are best produced for spring or early fall sales.

Media : Use a well-drained, growing substrate with 10-30 % clay, 0-15 % parts (e.g. bark, sand, perlite), 1-1,5 kg /m³, complete balanced fertilizer. Iron-chelate,

micronutrients, pH 5.8-6.5. Field: humus, loamy soils with good drainage and good nutrition levels, Standard fertilization: 50-80 g/m² slow release fertilizer.

Fertilization :High fertilization levels are required. Fertilize the crop weekly with 100-200 ppm nitrogen (at 2 kg/m³ slow release fertilizer in substrate), using a complete

balanced fertilizer. Avoid high ammonium and high nitrogen levels. High nitrogen levels cause delay in flower initiation and smooth stems. Prevent magnesium

deficiency by applying magnesium sulphate (0,025%) 1-2 times and in case of iron deficiency apply Fe-Chelate for 1-2 times. Field: begin two weeks after

transplanting with fertilization (see above).