When to plant Calendula in Zone 5b
In Zone 5b, Calendula: direct sow outdoors around Apr 16–May 14; direct sow outdoors around Aug 10–Aug 24. Expect to harvest around Jun 5–Jul 3.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 14 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Harvest | Jun 5 – Jul 3 |
| Harvest | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
Tip: Cool-season and edible; deadhead often and it'll bloom from spring into fall.
Zone 5b averages a last spring frost around Apr 30 and a first fall frost around Oct 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5b calendar in the tool →