{"product_id":"herb-calendula-balls-orange-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Herb Calendula Ball's Orange 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(210, 25, 35);\"\u003eCalendula Ball's Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings warm orange color and classic calendula character to herb gardens, flower beds, borders, containers, and pollinator plantings. Calendula is valued for its cheerful flowers and its long history as a useful garden herb. The petals can be used as colorful edible garnishes when grown without prohibited pesticides or chemicals. This packet contains 500 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003eGermination Rate: 86%. Test Date: 7\/26. AWSC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Petals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use properly identified, pesticide-free petals as colorful garnishes for salads and other dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Orange Accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add individual petals to finished dishes when you want a bright, garden-grown accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Garden Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow Ball's Orange alongside culinary herbs for an attractive and useful planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula petals can add a mildly bitter, peppery note when used sparingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalendula has a long history of traditional use in herbal practices. This seed listing is for gardening purposes only and does not make medical claims or provide medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any plant for medicinal purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for strong flowering. In hot summer climates, provide light afternoon shade to help plants handle heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use rich, moderately moist, well-drained soil. Avoid conditions that remain waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant the Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow according to the packet directions and local planting calendar. Calendula works well in containers, beds, borders, and herb gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow Airflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give plants enough room for air to circulate around the foliage, especially during humid weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moderately moist while plants establish, then water when the surface begins to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourage Blooming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers regularly to help prolong the blooming display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include the orange flowers in a pollinator-friendly planting with other flowering herbs and annuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eOrder Calendula Ball's Orange Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eGrow warm orange calendula for herb gardens, edible petals, containers, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only eat flowers that are correctly identified as edible and grown without prohibited pesticides or chemicals. Wash thoroughly before use and introduce any edible flower cautiously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Herbal Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical or traditional use does not establish medical effectiveness or safety. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower color, plant form, flowering time, fullness, and performance can vary with weather, soil, cultural practices, and local growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container. Protect them from moisture and temperature swings to help preserve viability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula timing varies by climate. 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