Piccolo Erfurter Orangefarbige Seeds

Erfurter Orangefarbige is a vibrant calendula variety traditionally grown for its medicinal qualities and cheerful, sun-bright blooms. While the leaves are bitter, the vivid orange petals are mild and slightly sweet — perfect for scattering through salads, baking into sweet treats or adding colour to soups (hence the nickname ‘pot marigold’).

Dry the petals to create a natural dye — once known as ‘poor man’s saffron’ — or even add to chicken feed to deepen golden yolks. Easy to grow and wonderfully generous, it’s a beautiful and useful addition to any garden or container.

Sowing:
Indoor: Feb–Mar
Outdoor: Apr–June

Timing:
Germination: 7–15 days
Harvest: 40–60 days

Spacing:
Sow 3–5 cm apart, depth 1 cm
Thin to 3–5 cm

Growing conditions:
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, light and moist
Watering: Regular, moderate watering
Feeding: Light feeder

Care tip:
Low maintenance and ideal for containers, calendula will happily self-seed — so keep an eye out if you’d prefer not to be overrun with orange blooms.

Supporting:
Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies and ladybirds.
Pest control: Helps deter a range of garden pests.

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