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Calicogirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 :  07:56:34 AM  Show Profile
A sweet friend sent me some Calendula seeds. Does anyone have any tips for planting them? They are an annual right?

~Sharon

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melody
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 :  08:38:34 AM  Show Profile
Yep....Annuals.

I use calendula petals in my Lemon Verbena soap---a very good herb for your skin. And the petals are edible--Haven't tried that!

I just planted half a raised bed in calendula this morning--Funny!

They grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or bright partial shade. Deadhead regularly to promote new blossom. Good luck!

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Edited by - melody on May 11 2010 12:19:59 PM
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 :  08:41:54 AM  Show Profile
Thank you Melody

~Sharon

By His Grace, For His Glory

http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl

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Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 :  12:56:08 PM  Show Profile
Also if you let some go to seed, they will come up every year for you.
Michele
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sharon
Bruce Crossing Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 :  1:33:36 PM  Show Profile
Ooh thanks Michele!!!

That's my plan now :)

~Sharon

By His Grace, For His Glory

http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl

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Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 :  9:16:37 PM  Show Profile
Oh yes they will reseed themselves! I love them though. They're so pretty.

"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."

Daniel Webster
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