Calendula Resina, Heirloom Seeds

Calendula Resina, Heirloom Seeds — The High-Resin Calendula Bred for Herbalists, Teas, and Topical Salves

Calendula Resina (Calendula officinalis) is a bright yellow, medium-sized flower with a few orange blooms — bred specifically for the highest resin content of any calendula strain, making it ideal for teas and topical salves. Used as a food color, natural dye, and substitute for saffron. The most prized strain for herbalists. Also known as Pot Marigold — a historical heirloom garden plant that blooms with the calendar, usually once a month or with every new moon. Annual and self-seeding. 85 days. 30+ seeds per packet.

Why Grow Calendula Resina?

• Highest resin content of any calendula strain — the herbalist’s preferred variety
• Ideal for teas and topical salves — anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties
• Natural food color and saffron substitute — adds brilliant color to rice, soups, and cereals
• Edible petals — add to salads, soups, and sandwiches
• Annual and self-seeding — proliferates easily year after year
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall in full sun. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, 6 inches apart. Thin to 12 inches. Water consistently. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Self-seeds freely. 85 days to bloom.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.