Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least
7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around
0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than
10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Resina about 35 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Resina is a tender plant.
Harvest young flowers for salads any time there is plenty.
Calendula is in the same family as daisies and chrysanthemums and the resemblance can be detected in their daisy-like flowers.