Marigold in Zone 8a
Tagetes
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Marigold tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Feb 11–Feb 18 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 1–Apr 8 |
| Estimated bloom | ~50 days after planting |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Tomato — Deters root-knot nematodes and some insect pests.
- Zucchini — Deters squash bugs and beetles.
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See it growing
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