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When to Plant Marigolds in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

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
AtlantaFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 31 – Apr 7
ColumbusJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 12 – Mar 19
SavannahJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 9 – Mar 16
AthensFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 30 – Apr 6
South FultonFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 22 – Mar 29
Sandy SpringsFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
RoswellFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
MaconFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 28 – Apr 4
Johns CreekFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
AlbanyJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 17 – Mar 24
Warner RobinsJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 18 – Mar 25
AlpharettaFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
MariettaFeb 13 – Feb 27Apr 3 – Apr 10
SmyrnaFeb 13 – Feb 27Apr 3 – Apr 10
ValdostaJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 12 – Mar 19
BrookhavenFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
StonecrestFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
DunwoodyFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
AugustaJan 16 – Jan 30Mar 6 – Mar 13
Peachtree CornersFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
GainesvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 27 – Apr 3
MiltonFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
NewnanFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 10 – Apr 17
MabletonFeb 13 – Feb 27Apr 3 – Apr 10
RomeFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
MartinezJan 16 – Jan 30Mar 6 – Mar 13
East PointFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 22 – Mar 29
Peachtree CityFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
DaltonFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
KennesawFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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