Calendula Calendula officinalis

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a hardy annual / short-lived perennial grown for petals in salads and rice colouring. It prefers full sun to light shade and moist but well-drained humus-rich soil, reaching about 30–50 cm. Harvest in pick flowers regularly all summer for the best flavour and aroma.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
• Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing
• Harvest: Pick flowers regularly all summer
• Difficulty: Easy