When to plant Marigold in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Marigold: start seeds indoors around Mar 10–Mar 24; transplant outdoors around Apr 28–May 5; direct sow outdoors around Apr 21–May 5. Expect to harvest around Jun 10–Jun 24.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Harvest | Jun 10 – Jun 24 |
| Harvest | Jun 17 – Jun 24 |
Tip: Easy and fast; a classic companion plant that brightens the veg bed and deters some pests.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 6a calendar in the tool →