Marigold Planting Guide — All Zones
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Last updated: May 15, 2026Quick Facts
Sunlight
☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs
💧💧 Moderate
Spacing
10 inches apart
Planting Depth
0.25 inch
Min Soil Temp
65°F
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Maturity
45–65 days
Frost Tolerance
No frost tolerance
Soil pH
6.0–7.5
Difficulty
Easy
Planting Schedule by Zone
Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.
Zone 2Zone 2aZone 2bZone 3Zone 3aZone 3bZone 4Zone 4aZone 4bZone 5Zone 5aZone 5bZone 6Zone 6aZone 6bZone 7Zone 7aZone 7bZone 8Zone 8aZone 8bZone 9Zone 9aZone 9bZone 10Zone 10aZone 10bZone 11Zone 11aZone 11b
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 | Apr 27 | Jun 15 | — | Aug 6 | Sep 2 |
| Zone 3 | Apr 17 | Jun 5 | — | Jul 27 | Sep 12 |
| Zone 4 | Apr 12 | May 31 | — | Jul 22 | Sep 10 |
| Zone 5 | Apr 2 | May 21 | — | Jul 12 | Aug 31 |
| Zone 6 | Mar 18 | May 6 | — | Jun 27 | Aug 16 |
| Zone 7 | Mar 8 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 17 | Aug 6 |
| Zone 8 | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 1 | Jul 21 |
| Zone 9 | Jan 31 | Mar 21 | — | May 12 | Jul 1 |
| Zone 10 | Jan 13 | Mar 3 | — | Apr 24 | Jun 13 |
| Zone 11 | Dec 18 | Feb 5 | — | Mar 29 | May 18 |
What you'll need — Your Zone
🛒 Marigold — Seeds & Supplies
- 🌱 Marigold Seeds
Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.
Companion Planting
Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.
✓ Good Companions
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.