Spider mites are a common pest, but you can use our prevention tricks to keep them at bay!
Harvest stems when flowers are half-open and place in water. To use petals, cut flower heads and dry fully. Petals intended for medicinal use are best harvested before withering.
Calendula flowers are native to the Mediterranean and have been widely used since at least the 12th century for their medicinal properties. This specific variety was first bred in the 1930s. Its name comes from the Latin radius, for ray or beam, and refers to its flower petals, which each stand up rather than lay flat, creating its unique, sun-like appearance.
Sprinkle the edible flower petals over salads or add them to your favorite drinks to add a splash of color and a tangy, sweet taste. The flowers also have many cosmetic and medicinal uses. You can make a natural dye and colorant from the petals, and, like Arnica or St. John’s Wort, it’s a must-have in your natural first-aid kit!
