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When to plant Marigold in Zone 10b

In Zone 10b, Marigold: start seeds indoors around Dec 4–Dec 18; transplant outdoors around Jan 22–Jan 29; direct sow outdoors around Jan 15–Jan 29. Expect to harvest around Mar 6–Mar 20.

StepWhen
Start seeds indoorsDec 4 – Dec 18
Transplant outdoorsJan 22 – Jan 29
Direct sow outdoorsJan 15 – Jan 29
HarvestMar 6 – Mar 20
HarvestMar 13 – Mar 20

Tip: Easy and fast; a classic companion plant that brightens the veg bed and deters some pests.

Zone 10b averages a last spring frost around Jan 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.

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