Crop guide / Flower

How to grow
Marigolds.

A cheerful warm-season flower that suits borders and pots.

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Seasonwarm
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing10 in
Container depth8 in

Start here

Plant after frost in full sun.

Keep it going

Remove spent blooms and avoid soggy soil.

Layout notes

Plan for the whole plant.

Leave about 12 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.

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Practical nearby crops

Good starter neighbors for marigolds.

Fruit vegetableTomatoesA warm-season staple that needs sun, support, and patience around frost.LegumeBush beansReliable warm-season plants that are easy to direct sow.CucurbitCucumbersProductive vines for heat and sunshine; a trellis keeps fruit cleaner.

This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.

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