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When to Plant Marigolds in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 9 – Mar 23, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Huntington and as late as May 13 in Beckley.

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
HuntingtonMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 19 – Apr 26
CharlestonMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 23 – Apr 30
ParkersburgMar 3 – Mar 17Apr 21 – Apr 28
MorgantownMar 15 – Mar 29May 3 – May 10
WheelingMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 27 – May 4
Weirton HeightsMar 18 – Apr 1May 6 – May 13
WeirtonMar 18 – Apr 1May 6 – May 13
FairmontMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 25 – May 2
MartinsburgMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 24 – May 1
BeckleyMar 25 – Apr 8May 13 – May 20
ClarksburgMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 29 – May 6
Teays ValleyMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 25 – May 2
South CharlestonMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 30 – May 7
Saint AlbansMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 25 – May 2
ViennaMar 3 – Mar 17Apr 21 – Apr 28
BluefieldMar 19 – Apr 2May 7 – May 14
Cross LanesMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 25 – May 2
MoundsvilleMar 15 – Mar 29May 3 – May 10
BridgeportMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 25 – May 2
Oak HillMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 28 – May 5

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 9 – Mar 23, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Huntington and as late as May 13 in Beckley.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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