When to plant calendula in Corryong
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early AprCorryong area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Feb to early MayCorryong area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to early MayCorryong area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to early MayCorryong area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Jul to mid SepCorryong area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Aug to late OctCorryong area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Aug to late OctCorryong area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Sep to late OctCorryong area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Corryong. 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.