When to plant calendula in Tanami
- Sow in trays: early Apr to early JunTanami area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early May to early JulTanami area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early May to early JulTanami area, hot desert
- Sow in the ground: mid May to early JulTanami area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tanami. 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.