When to plant calendula in Hampden
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid AugHampden area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepHampden area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to late JunHampden area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepHampden area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to late JulHampden area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Aug to late SepHampden area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Hampden. 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.