Calendula 'Oktoberfest'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Oktoberfest is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Oktoberfest requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 - 7.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Look to ensure a distance 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Oktoberfest about 35 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Oktoberfest is a half hardy plant.

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