When to plant calendula in Nhill
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to early AugNhill area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early SepNhill area, semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to early JulNhill area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early SepNhill area, semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to early SepNhill area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Nhill. 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.