marigold fireball seeds Marigold (Marigold) Fireball - Quebec Seeds

marigold fireball seeds Marigold (Marigold) Fireball - Quebec SeedsThe vibrant red orange marigold, the perfect companion for the vegetable garden! Fireball marigold (Calendula) is an annual variety producing magnificent, double, vibrant red orange flowers. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this spectacular marigold is an excellent companion plant in the vegetable garden, repelling harmful insects and attracting pollinators. The 5 7 cm flowers are edible and medicinal. It blooms profusely from June until the first

The vibrant red-orange marigold, the perfect companion for the vegetable garden!

Fireball marigold (Calendula) is an annual variety producing magnificent, double, vibrant red-orange flowers. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this spectacular marigold is an excellent companion plant in the vegetable garden, repelling harmful insects and attracting pollinators. The 5-7 cm flowers are edible and medicinal. It blooms profusely from June until the first frost. Easy to grow and hardy.

Why choose the Fireball variety from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Adapted to our climate, without chemical pesticides

✅ Garden companion – Repels harmful insects

✅ Attracts pollinators – Bees and butterflies

✅ Edible Flowers – Petals in Cooking

✅ Abundant flowering – June until frost

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow directly in the garden after the last frost (late May) or start indoors 4-6 weeks beforehand (early April). Tolerates poor soils and drought. Fast and continuous flowering. Perfect for natural screening between vegetables!

Producer's advice

💚 Planting between vegetables – natural protection

🌿 Cut off faded flowers – continuous blooming

☀️ Sun to partial shade

💧 Moderate watering (tolerates drought)

Culinary uses

Fireball marigold petals are edible and perfect in salads, as a decorative garnish, in infusions, and in colored butter. They have a slightly peppery flavor and soothing medicinal properties!

🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 4-6 weeks before the last frost (early April)
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Depth: 1 cm

Direct seeding:

• After the last frost (end of May)
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: Thin to 20-30 cm
• Rows: 30 cm between rows

Transplantation:

• After the last frost (late May-early June)
• Spacing: 20-30 cm between plants
• Soil: tolerates poor, well-drained soils
• Exposure: sun to partial shade
• Excellent in a 20cm+ pot

Interview :

• Moderate watering (tolerates drought)
• Cut off faded flowers regularly (continuous flowering).
• Optional light fertilization
• No pest problems (insect repellent)

Harvest :

• First flowering: 50-60 days after sowing
• Flowering continues until the first frosts.
• Pick fresh flowers in the morning
• Production: 20-40 flowers per plant

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Excellent adaptation to zone 4b

✅ Tolerates cool temperatures and dryness

✅ Locally tested by Les Semis de la Seigneurie

🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Fireball marigold, Calendula
• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis
• Type: Ornamental and edible annual
• Plant height: 30-45 cm
• Days until flowering: 50-60 days
• Flower color: Fiery red-orange
• Flower size: 5-7 cm (double)
• Flowering: June until frost
• Flavor: Slightly peppery
• Properties: Medicinal (soothing)
• Companion planting: Repels insects, attracts pollinators
• Tolerance: Poor soils, drought
• Origin: Southern Europe
• Hardiness zone: Annual
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🥗 Salads – Colorful edible petals
• 🍰 Trimmings – Elegant Decoration
• ☕ Infusions – Soothing properties
• 🧈 Colored butter – Saffron substitute
• 🍞 Breads – A touch of color
• 🍵 Herbal Teas – Medicinal Benefits

In the garden:

• 🌱 Vegetable garden companion – Among vegetables
• 🐝 Attracts pollinators – Bees and butterflies
• 🦟 Insect repellent – ​​Natural protection
• 🌸 Borders – Spectacular colorful effect

Conservation :

• Fresh: water vase (5-7 days)
• Dried: petals in a dehydrator
• Infusion: dried petals (6-12 months)