When to plant Marigold in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Marigold: start seeds indoors around Feb 24–Mar 10; transplant outdoors around Apr 14–Apr 21; direct sow outdoors around Apr 7–Apr 21. Expect to harvest around May 27–Jun 10.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Harvest | May 27 – Jun 10 |
| Harvest | Jun 3 – Jun 10 |
Tip: Easy and fast; a classic companion plant that brightens the veg bed and deters some pests.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7a calendar in the tool →