When to plant calendula in Ngukurr
- Sow in trays: mid Apr to late MayNgukurr area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late May to early JulNgukurr area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late May to early JulNgukurr area, tropical savanna
- Sow in the ground: mid Jun to early JulNgukurr area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ngukurr. 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.