Here are my best tips and things to know for growing your own Calendula.
1. Calendula likes full sun to partial shade.
2. Wait until danger of frost has past, so that your new emerging seedlings don't get frozen.
3. Lay seeds out where you want them to grow, then cover with 1/4 inch of fine soil and firm it lightly with your hand.
4. If you want earlier blossoms on your Calendula, you can sow the seeds indoors 6 weeks prior to your last possible frost date for your area.
5. It will take about 7-12 days for the seeds to sprout.
6. Place the plants about 8 inches apart.
7. They will grow to about 20 inches tall.
8. Calendula are annual
9. Save flowers at the end of the season, let them go to seed, and save the seeds for the next season. Cut the spent flowers, save in a brown paper bag.
Preparing Calendula
You can use either dried or fresh calendula flower petals . The difference is the amount of each. You will generally need more fresh than dried herbs, to get the same effect.
Put 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried calendula petals, OR 2-4 teaspoons of fresh, in one cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes then strain out the petals. You can add sugar or honey, or lemon as you prefer.
Drink this up to 3 times a day for your health.
If you have any concerns or medical conditions, make sure to make your doctor aware of those. Do not substitute any information in this blog for medical treatment. Thank you.
Honey is my favorite sweetener of choice for my tea.
Put 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried calendula petals, OR 2-4 teaspoons of fresh, in one cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes then strain out the petals. You can add sugar or honey, or lemon as you prefer.
Drink this up to 3 times a day for your health.
If you have any concerns or medical conditions, make sure to make your doctor aware of those. Do not substitute any information in this blog for medical treatment. Thank you.
Honey is my favorite sweetener of choice for my tea.
The possible medicinal benefits of Calendula
It has been said that Calendula can help treat ulcers and canker sores.
Calendula flower petals can be used to make a tea that is taken internally for ulcers in the digestive tract. It can also be taken internally for painful menstruation.
Externally, the tea can be used as a gargle or a mouthwash for gum disease, sore throat, tonsilitis, and canker sores. The parts of the flower used are the petals.
As with anything regarding your health or treatment of any problems, please always consult your doctor first.
Calendula flower petals can be used to make a tea that is taken internally for ulcers in the digestive tract. It can also be taken internally for painful menstruation.
Externally, the tea can be used as a gargle or a mouthwash for gum disease, sore throat, tonsilitis, and canker sores. The parts of the flower used are the petals.
As with anything regarding your health or treatment of any problems, please always consult your doctor first.
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