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When to Plant Marigolds in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – Apr 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Atlantic City and as late as May 7 in Manville.

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
NewarkFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
Jersey CityFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
PatersonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
ElizabethFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
EdisonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
TrentonMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 24 – May 1
Toms RiverMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 30 – May 7
CliftonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
CamdenFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
BrickMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 30 – May 7
PassaicFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 10 – Apr 17
Cherry HillMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
Union CityFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
BayonneFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
MiddletownMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 24 – May 1
East OrangeFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
North BergenFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
IrvingtonFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 11 – Apr 18
VinelandFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 18 – Apr 25
South VinelandMar 13 – Mar 27May 1 – May 8
WayneMar 3 – Mar 17Apr 21 – Apr 28
New BrunswickMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
UnionFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 18 – Apr 25
PiscatawayMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
JacksonMar 17 – Mar 31May 5 – May 12
LakewoodMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 30 – May 7
HobokenFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
West New YorkFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
Perth AmboyMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
PlainfieldFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 18 – Apr 25

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – Apr 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Atlantic City and as late as May 7 in Manville.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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