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When to Plant Marigold in North Babylon, New York (11703)

Location

North Babylon, New York

ZIP Code

11703

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, February 22, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Marigold seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Tagetes patula
Days to Maturity 50 days
Mature Height 6-24"
Spread 12"
Type Annual

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Marigold in Zone 7b

Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a popular garden vegetable. In North Babylon, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Marigold seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.