When to plant Calendula in Zone 13a
In Zone 13a, Calendula: direct sow outdoors around Dec 18–Jan 15; direct sow outdoors around Nov 5–Nov 19. Expect to harvest around Feb 6–Mar 6.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Dec 18 – Jan 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Nov 5 – Nov 19 |
| Harvest | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Harvest | Dec 25 – Jan 8 |
Tip: Cool-season and edible; deadhead often and it'll bloom from spring into fall.
Zone 13a averages a last spring frost around Jan 1 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 13a calendar in the tool →