Marigold (Marigold) Fireball - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

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!

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🌱 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

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🌟 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

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💡 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)