When to plant calendula in Canberra
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to late MarCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to late AprCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late AprCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late AprCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: early Jul to mid SepCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to late OctCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to late OctCanberra area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: early Sep to late OctCanberra area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Canberra. 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.