{"product_id":"herb-calendula-pacific-beauty-mix-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Herb Calendula Pacific Beauty Mix 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendula Pacific Beauty Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e fills herb gardens, beds, borders and cutting gardens with cheerful yellow, orange and golden blooms. Flowers range from semi-double to fully double, bringing varied fullness and texture to a warm-toned display. This packet contains 500 non-GMO, heirloom seeds for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture a patch of bright flowers beside your culinary herbs, ready to enjoy in the garden or gather for a small arrangement. Pacific Beauty Mix combines ornamental appeal with edible-petal uses, giving you several ways to appreciate the harvest. Its varied colors and flower forms make each planting a little different, with performance and color balance shaped by growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalendula is also called pot marigold, but it is not interchangeable with every flower called marigold. Properly identified Calendula officinalis petals grown under food-safe conditions can add yellow and orange accents to salads and finished dishes. Their slightly bitter, peppery flavor is best used sparingly, as a garnish or a small addition to herb butter rather than the main ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow plants intended for edible harvest where you can manage their care and know which garden products have been used. Gather fresh, healthy flowers, separate petals from the green bases, and clean them gently before preparing. For garden enjoyment, remove spent flowers regularly and combine calendula with other flowering herbs and annuals for a varied pollinator-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 1\/26. OSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible petals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use clean petals from correctly identified Calendula officinalis grown for edible use, without chemicals unsuitable for food crops. Do not substitute ornamental flowers sold by florists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful garnishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter a small amount over salads, soups or finished dishes for yellow and orange color. Add just before serving to showcase the petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetal butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix finely chopped petals into softened butter with lemon zest and culinary herbs, then refrigerate promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try small petal accents with mild foods that let you assess the flavor before using more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with a small amount; the slightly bitter, peppery flavor works best as an accent rather than the main ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalendula has a history of traditional use in herbal preparations, including topical skin-care preparations. Historical use does not establish effectiveness or safety. This listing sells planting seeds, not a medicine, and provides no medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsult a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use, especially during pregnancy, while nursing, when taking medication or when managing a health condition. Do not assume information about standardized commercial products applies to home-grown flowers or homemade preparations. Avoid applying homemade preparations to open wounds, and use caution with allergies to related plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrowing Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun for flowering; in hot climates, light afternoon shade may help plants handle heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use rich, moderately moist, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost as appropriate and avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow packet directions for depth and spacing and use your local planting calendar. Calendula performs well during cooler growing weather; intense summer heat can reduce flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water gently after sowing and keep the seedbed evenly moist without saturating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave room between plants according to packet guidance to help foliage dry and reduce crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then water as the surface begins to dry. Monitor container plantings more frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use compost or fertilizer according to soil needs and label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen that favors leafy growth over flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assess plants as they grow and provide light support if stems need help in an exposed location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming. Leave selected flowers to mature if saving seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick fresh flowers with clean tools, place cut stems in clean water and remove foliage that would sit below the waterline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate petals from green flower bases, inspect for insects and debris, rinse gently and pat dry before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine calendula with other flowering herbs and annuals for a diverse garden display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ef1616; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Calendula Pacific Beauty Mix Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ef1616; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrow cheerful yellow, orange, and gold flowers for garden color, cutting, pollinator visits, and edible petal accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat only correctly identified edible calendula grown under food-safe conditions. Calendula is not interchangeable with every plant called marigold. Never eat planting seeds from the packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula belongs to the daisy family. Anyone with known allergies to related plants should avoid eating it unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional. Introduce edible flowers cautiously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional herbal use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional use does not establish medical effectiveness or safety. Consult a healthcare professional before medicinal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color, flower fullness, height, flowering time, and performance vary with growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds cool, dry, and dark, protected from moisture and temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local frost dates and planting calendars. Calendula timing depends on climate and seasonal temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGarden Recipe: Calendula Petal and Lemon Herb Butter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a small harvest of Pacific Beauty Mix calendula petals to brighten lemon herb butter for toast, cooked vegetables, or baked potatoes. This recipe uses edible harvested petals, not planting seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e About ½ cup, 8 tablespoon-size servings. \u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eChill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e None.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ cup unsalted butter, softened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon fresh edible calendula petals, loosely packed and finely chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest from a washed lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small pinch of black pepper, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only correctly identified Calendula officinalis flowers grown for edible use without chemicals unsuitable for food crops. Inspect fresh blooms, remove the petals from the green flower bases, rinse gently under cool running water, and pat thoroughly dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace softened butter in a bowl. Add the finely chopped petals, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and optional pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash and stir until evenly combined. Start with the listed small amount of petals; do not increase it if you are unfamiliar with edible calendula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon into a clean ramekin, cover, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Serve a small amount on toast, warm cooked vegetables, or baked potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptions and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substitute finely chopped chives for parsley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalted butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e If using salted butter, omit the added salt initially and season only if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep covered in the refrigerator and use within 3 days, or freeze in small portions for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing safely:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate promptly after serving; discard portions left out longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skip calendula if you have a known allergy to the daisy family unless a healthcare professional has advised otherwise. The recipe also contains dairy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.growingadoomsdaygarden.com\/growing-a-doomsday-garden.html\" style=\"color: #0000ee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrowing a Doomsday Garden by David Schulze\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50462954619137,"sku":"2345OSI k122","price":3.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/herb-calendula-pacific-princess.png?v=1791036432","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/herb-calendula-pacific-beauty-mix-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}