When to plant calendula in Buchan
- Sow in trays: late Jan to mid SepBuchan area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Mar to late OctBuchan area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: early Mar to early JunBuchan area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to late OctBuchan area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: mid Aug to late OctBuchan area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Buchan. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A tough, sunny cool-season flower with edible petals. It attracts hoverflies and ladybirds that eat aphids, and keeps flowering through autumn, winter and spring when little else does. A great partner for brassicas and salad greens.