When to plant Marigold in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Marigold: start seeds indoors around Mar 24–Apr 7; transplant outdoors around May 12–May 19; direct sow outdoors around May 5–May 19. Expect to harvest around Jun 24–Jul 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 12 – May 19 |
| Direct sow outdoors | May 5 – May 19 |
| Harvest | Jun 24 – Jul 8 |
| Harvest | Jul 1 – Jul 8 |
Tip: Easy and fast; a classic companion plant that brightens the veg bed and deters some pests.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →