Do you want to grow calendula seeds in North Carolina, but don’t know when to start them?
Starting calendula seeds is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Calendula Seeds must be consistently watered, receive at least 8 hours of sunlight a day, & be kept at room temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
So if you don’t consistently water them they won’t germinate. If they aren’t in a room that is at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit they won’t sprout. And if it receives 8 hours of sunlight the plant itself won’t grow.
- Because North Carolina’s growing season is not long enough, calendula seeds cannot be sowed outside and should only be started indoors.
Because of this, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to start calendula seeds indoors in North Carolina:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Calendula, Check Out This GUIDE!
When to Start Calendula Seeds Indoors
Depending on the type of calendula, it takes roughly 21-28 days (3 to 4 weeks) to grow calendula from seed indoors before you can transplant them into your garden. And it could take 6 to 8 weeks for your calendula to bloom!
The approximate date of when you should start your calendula seeds indoors can be found by:
- Finding the last average frost date HERE
- And then subtract 21 days from it
You can also find the average last frost date for most major cities in the below chart that I have created:
To help ensure the greatest success of your calendula seeds germinating you should:
- Use a heat mat to ensure the gardening pot remains at 70 degrees Fahrenheit
- Use a grow light to control how much light your calendula seeds receive
- Water your seeds with a spray bottle to ensure your seeds are not overwatered
It should also be noted that you will not want to introduce your calendula plants into your garden until 2 weeks after your last frost or else your plant will potentially die or not bloom
If you want to learn WHEN to start ANY Flower Seed in North Carolina, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
