When to plant Marigold in Zone 6b
In Zone 6b, Marigold: start seeds indoors around Mar 4–Mar 18; transplant outdoors around Apr 22–Apr 29; direct sow outdoors around Apr 15–Apr 29. Expect to harvest around Jun 4–Jun 18.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Apr 29 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Harvest | Jun 4 – Jun 18 |
| Harvest | Jun 11 – Jun 18 |
Tip: Easy and fast; a classic companion plant that brightens the veg bed and deters some pests.
Zone 6b averages a last spring frost around Apr 15 and a first fall frost around Oct 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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