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Can You Grow Calendula in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

Calendula grows well here and is one of the easiest, most useful companion flowers — it reseeds freely.

Plant zones

2a–11b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in New Jersey

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Calendula

Calendula (pot marigold) is a cheerful, easy annual flower with edible petals — a pollinator magnet and a classic companion plant that repels pests throughout the garden.

Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4 weeks earlier. Deadhead to keep it blooming. Edible petals brighten salads and are used in natural salves.

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Gardening in New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in New Jersey?

Calendula grows well here and is one of the easiest, most useful companion flowers — it reseeds freely.

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Calendulas in New Jersey?

Plant Calendulas Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).