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When to Plant Marigolds in Florida

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 14 – Dec 28, then transplant outdoors Feb 1 – Feb 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 28 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

Marigolds Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
JacksonvilleDec 21 – Jan 4Feb 8 – Feb 15
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3
OrlandoDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 24 – Jan 31
St. PetersburgDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 24 – Jan 31
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 18 – Mar 25
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralDec 5 – Dec 19Jan 23 – Jan 30
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 10 – Mar 17
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayDec 5 – Dec 19Jan 23 – Jan 30
ClearwaterDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 24 – Jan 31
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandDec 15 – Dec 29Feb 2 – Feb 9
BrandonDec 19 – Jan 2Feb 6 – Feb 13
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillDec 25 – Jan 8Feb 12 – Feb 19
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaDec 15 – Dec 29Feb 2 – Feb 9
Lehigh AcresDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 24 – Jan 31
MelbourneDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 14 – Dec 28, then transplant outdoors Feb 1 – Feb 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 22 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 28 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do marigolds take to grow?

Marigolds typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

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