Calendula A Fiore Semplice Arancio

Calendula A Fiore Semplice Arancio Simple Oranage Flower.  annual, rustic prolific plant about 16 " tall, easy to grow and blooms for a long time, producing full bright orange flowers that are edible !!  Put them in your salads to add some delicious cheer. It is suitable for flower beds or as a cut flower.

Here are the various positive characteristics of this flower.  It attracts pollinating insects such as bees and bumblebees, which are interested in the nectar of the flower and which are very important for garden plants to produce fruit.  Drive out nematodes from the earth. The root exudate of the calendula is unwelcome to this terrestrial parasite.  It has edible petals. The flower petals can be eaten in salads or even make candied fruit.  It has edible buds. Marigold buds, like those of dandelions , can be preserved in vinegar).  It has officinal virtues . Calendula has remarkable anti-inflammatory properties, it is precious for cosmetic use and above all moisturizing, which is why it is used a lot in skin creams.

What are great neighbors for marigold in breeding? Pumpkin, courgette, cucumber, tomato, pepper, eggplant, peas, beans, green beans.