DibbleGrowing marigolds: from seed to harvest
Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost and transplant around frost date. A classic companion that deters many pests.
Planting dates for marigolds by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April 3 | May 15 | July 4 |
| Zone 4 | March 29 | May 10 | June 29 |
| Zone 5 | March 19 | April 30 | June 19 |
| Zone 6 | March 10 | April 21 | June 10 |
| Zone 7 | February 27 | April 10 | May 30 |
| Zone 8 | February 14 | March 28 | May 17 |
| Zone 9 | January 18 | March 1 | April 20 |
| Zone 10 | December 20 | January 31 | March 22 |
| Zone 11 | November 20 | January 1 | February 20 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Marigold:
Family and rotation
Marigold is in the asters family. Lettuce and many flowers. Marigolds and zinnias are excellent companions throughout the garden. Learn about crop rotation.
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Questions
When should I plant marigolds?
It depends on your zone. Marigold is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow marigolds?
About 50 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 90 days after that.
What grows well with marigolds?
Good companions include Tomato, Pepper, squash, Bean (bush).
Plant at the right time this season
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