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When to Plant Marigolds in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, start seeds indoors Feb 25 – Mar 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 15 – Apr 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Sikeston and as late as Apr 28 in Kirksville.

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
Kansas CityFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
St. LouisFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
SpringfieldFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
ColumbiaFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 12 – Apr 19
IndependenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 17 – Apr 24
Lee's SummitMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 20 – Apr 27
O'FallonFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 16 – Apr 23
Saint JosephMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 26 – May 3
Saint CharlesFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 15 – Apr 22
Blue SpringsFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 14 – Apr 21
Saint PetersFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 16 – Apr 23
FlorissantFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
JoplinFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 16 – Apr 23
ChesterfieldFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
Jefferson CityFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 15 – Apr 22
Cape GirardeauFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 12 – Apr 19
OakvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 13 – Apr 20
WildwoodMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 19 – Apr 26
WentzvilleFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 17 – Apr 24
University CityFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
BallwinFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
LibertyMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 26 – May 3
RaytownFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 17 – Apr 24
MehlvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 13 – Apr 20
KirkwoodFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
Maryland HeightsFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
GladstoneFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
HazelwoodFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
GrandviewFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 14 – Apr 21
Webster GrovesFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, start seeds indoors Feb 25 – Mar 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 15 – Apr 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Sikeston and as late as Apr 28 in Kirksville.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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