When to plant calendula in Temora
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid AugTemora area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late SepTemora area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to mid JunTemora area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late SepTemora area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Aug to late SepTemora area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Temora. 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.