Terry Calendula: Growing from Seeds

Calendula is one of the oldest plants used to decorate cottages, gardens and urban flower beds. This is an annual of the family of astroids with beautiful colors of different shades of yellow and orange. In addition to decorative, these plants can perform more practical functions, since they are considered medicinal.

Terry Calendula, the photo of which can be seen on the right is the most preferable kind for planting on lawns and flower beds. This type is characterized by an unusual beauty and spectacularity. The lingual flowers of plants of this variety are not arranged in a single row, as in simple forms, but in two or three. The flowers themselves are very large, they can reach in diameter more than 10 cm.

Calendula, the cultivation of which is considered the most preferred seed, can be planted in both spring and autumn. The germination capacity of this plant is very good. In spring, seeds can begin to sow at the end of April. In the autumn - in the middle of October. Calendula is not at all afraid of frost. Preliminary in the beds you need to add humus and 1 tbsp. L. Urea per 1 sq. M. M.

When planting, you need to make sure that the distance between the rows is about 40 cm. The seeds themselves are buried in the ground for 1-2 cm. Shoots appear about a week and a half later. Calendula, growing out of seeds which is preferable to spend in places well illuminated by the sun, also likes copious watering. If the plant does not have enough moisture, the flowers will be small, or the bloom will even stop altogether. Watering it is necessary once a week, and in hot weather, the number of watering must be increased to 2-3 for the same period.

Periodic weeding and loosening (as well as any other plant) requires a calendula. Cultivation from seeds is not the only way to breed it. You can apply and seedling. However, this method is more often used by urban landscaping services to decorate flower beds. Dacha dwellers prefer to plant it with seeds, as this is less troublesome.

Moreover, even with this method of planting, the plant blooms already in the beginning-middle of June. Seeds can be started at the end of July. Wilted and dried flowers should be cut off from time to time. This will significantly improve the decorative qualities of the flowerbed. In addition, in this case, the plant saves energy, as a result of which new flowers are formed on it.

Any sorts of calendula are considered medicinal. Excellent it helps against throat diseases. Extremely useful is calendula for hair. Rinsing them with infusion from this plant helps to solve the problem of excessive fat content and get rid of dandruff. Calendula is used as an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing agent.

In addition, this plant is very useful to plant next to strawberries and raspberries. This will increase the yield of both cultures. In the first case, planting of calendula will help reduce the risk of decay of strawberry roots, and in the second - protect raspberry from raspberry fly. By the way, very many garden pests do not tolerate the smell of this plant. You can not plant calendula just next to the radish and basil. This can slow the growth of these crops.

Calendula, grown from the seeds of which is considered a very simple way, can be planted on any site. It is useful both as a decorative and as a medicinal plant. Flowers perfectly decorate the yard or garden, and also contribute to the preservation of the health of their owners.