Seeds, Resina, Calendula (OG)

Calendula, Resina (Calendula officinalis) - Organic

Resina Calendula is the gold standard for medicinal calendula varieties, specially selected for its exceptionally high resin content-the sticky, medicinal oils concentrated in the flower base that give this plant its healing power. Organically grown and bred for herbal potency, Resina produces prolific golden-orange blooms and is an essential plant for any serious home apothecary. While less ornamental than some modern varieties, its herbal strength is unmatched.

Key Characteristics:

• Top medicinal variety for herbal salves and oils
  Resina contains some of the highest levels of anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial resins of any calendula cultivar. The whole flower is used, but the base of the petals (calyx) contains the most potent compounds. Harvest flowers at full bloom and dry for later use in oils, salves, creams, and teas to support skin healing, reduce inflammation, and soothe irritation.

• Prolific and long-blooming
  This is a hardworking variety that blooms continuously from early summer until frost. The more you harvest, the more it flowers-ideal for herbalists who want to dry large quantities over a season.

• Essential in medicinal herb gardens and permaculture apothecaries
  With its compact growth and shallow roots, Resina fits easily into herb spirals, kitchen gardens, sunny borders, and the herbaceous layer of food forests. It's a foundational plant in regenerative herbal systems.

• Supports pollinators and beneficial insects
  Calendula's open, daisy-like flowers are a reliable nectar source for bees, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps-key players in garden pollination and pest control. A great companion in diverse plantings.

• Cool-season, self-sowing annual
  Calendula prefers cool temperatures and can be direct sown in early spring or late summer for fall blooms. In many gardens, Resina will lightly reseed, returning each year without becoming aggressive.

Product Details:

• Native Range: Southern Europe, widely cultivated

• Plant Life Cycle: Annual (self-sows readily)

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to light shade

• Soil Requirements: Medium to well-drained soil; tolerates low fertility

• Mature Height: 18-24 inches

• Bloom Time: Early summer to frost

• Bloom Color: Bright orange

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in all zones

If you grow calendula for herbal use, Resina is the variety you want. It's potent, productive, and easy to grow-an essential staple for the home apothecary or medicinal herb garden.