When to plant calendula in Tumut
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late AprTumut area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to late MayTumut area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late MayTumut area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late MayTumut area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to early SepTumut area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Jul to early OctTumut area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Jul to early OctTumut area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Sep to early OctTumut area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tumut. 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.