Radio Calendula

Radio Calendula

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Radio Calendula
  • Radio Calendula
Radio Calendula

Radio Calendula

Edible petals that add a bright pop of color and a tangy-sweet note to salads and drinks. Also loved for DIY skincare and natural remedies, plus it makes a beautiful garnish when dried.

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Perfect for...

favorite florals

Yield

Generous

Care Level

Intermediate

First Harvest

1-2 Months

Care and Harvest

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.
Taste and Use

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!
Origin

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.