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When to Plant Marigolds in Texas

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 24 – Feb 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 28 in Dumas.

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
HoustonDec 22 – Jan 5Feb 9 – Feb 16
San AntonioJan 14 – Jan 28Mar 4 – Mar 11
DallasJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 9 – Mar 16
Fort WorthJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 12 – Mar 19
AustinJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 17 – Mar 24
El PasoJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 9 – Mar 16
ArlingtonJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 16 – Mar 23
Corpus ChristiDec 20 – Jan 3Feb 7 – Feb 14
PlanoJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 14 – Mar 21
LaredoDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3
LubbockFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 31 – Apr 7
GarlandJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 14 – Mar 21
IrvingJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 9 – Mar 16
CypressJan 8 – Jan 22Feb 26 – Mar 5
AmarilloMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 22 – Apr 29
Grand PrairieJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 16 – Mar 23
BrownsvilleNov 28 – Dec 12Jan 16 – Jan 23
McKinneyFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 24 – Mar 31
FriscoJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 14 – Mar 21
PasadenaDec 22 – Jan 5Feb 9 – Feb 16
MesquiteJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 9 – Mar 16
KilleenJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 21 – Mar 28
McAllenNov 28 – Dec 12Jan 16 – Jan 23
CarrolltonJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 9 – Mar 16
MidlandFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
WacoJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 16 – Mar 23
DentonJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 20 – Mar 27
AbileneFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 27 – Apr 3
Round RockJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 18 – Mar 25
BeaumontJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 21 – Feb 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 24 – Feb 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 28 in Dumas.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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