English Marigold Seeds or Calendula officinalis Open Pollinated Heirloom 100 Seeds per pack Non-GMO - US grown - Open-pollinated - Untreated Flat Rate Shipping However Many Packs of Seeds Ordered. Also Free Shipping on seeds when combine with any item in our Store. If your shipping is not adjusted at checkout a refund for the difference will be sent when we process the order. We are a licensed plant and seed dealer located in Middle Georgia. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms! _____________ A favorite around the world, this brilliant orange flower will brighten any garden. The sunny annual blooms all summer, and has a distinctive fragrance that naturally repels mosquitos. Sowing: Direct sow in fall or early spring, planting 1/4" below the surface. To start English Marigold seeds indoors, plant 1/4" deep in individual pots or a flat; keep evenly moist and at a temperature of 60-65 degrees until germination, which should take place within 5-10 days. Transplant or thin seedlings. Growing: This plant can adapt to almost any soil, but prefers well-drained, poor or average soil. Since it prefers cool temperatures, it will appreciate filtered shade. Once established, it does not need regular watering; for the best blooms it should not be over-watered. To keep the plant bushy and neat, occasionally pinch off the tops of the developing stalks. If deadheaded regularly, it will produce profuse blossoms all season long; in hotter regions, it may stop blooming in the heat of summer and begin again in fall. This plant will readily reseed itself. This plant can also be grown in containers. Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems long and place them in water immediately. For culinary use, cut flower heads that have just opened; spread them out away from direct sunlight to dry completely, turning them occasionally. When the English Marigold flowers are crisp and dry, store them in an airtight container for up to a year. The dried petals can be used in place of saffron, or as a garnish to add color and spice to dishes.