Key Attributes:

• Product Name: Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
• Mature Height: Typically grows up to 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) tall
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Uses: Edible flowers for culinary purposes, medicinal herb, ornamental garden plant

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High
• Seed Freshness: New seeds, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation:

   • No special treatment required; however, soaking seeds overnight can enhance germination.

2. Sowing:

   • Direct sow seeds in the garden after the last frost date, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.

3. Germination:

   • Seeds typically germinate within 5-15 days when kept moist and in temperatures around 65-75°F (18-24°C).

4. Transplanting:

   • If started indoors, transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and seedlings are sturdy (typically when they have 2-3 sets of true leaves).

5. Care and Maintenance:

   • Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
   • Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
   • Calendula is generally low-maintenance and pest-resistant.