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When to Plant Marigolds in New York

In a typical New York location, start seeds indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13, then transplant outdoors Apr 17 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Elmhurst and as late as May 24 in Corning.

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
New York CityFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
BrooklynFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
QueensFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
ManhattanFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
The BronxFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
Staten IslandFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
BuffaloMar 13 – Mar 27May 1 – May 8
JamaicaFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
RochesterMar 13 – Mar 27May 1 – May 8
YonkersMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 27 – May 4
AstoriaFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 6 – Apr 13
SyracuseMar 18 – Apr 1May 6 – May 13
AmherstMar 13 – Mar 27May 1 – May 8
ElmhurstFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
CoronaFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
AlbanyMar 16 – Mar 30May 4 – May 11
Richmond HillFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
West AlbanyMar 16 – Mar 30May 4 – May 11
GreenburghMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 27 – May 4
New RochelleFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
South Ozone ParkFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 9 – Apr 16
CheektowagaMar 13 – Mar 27May 1 – May 8
RidgewoodFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
Mount VernonFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
Forest HillsFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
Jackson HeightsFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
BaysideFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
SchenectadyMar 16 – Mar 30May 4 – May 11
UticaMar 20 – Apr 3May 8 – May 15
BrentwoodFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 17 – Apr 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in New York?

In a typical New York location, start seeds indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13, then transplant outdoors Apr 17 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Elmhurst and as late as May 24 in Corning.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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