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Can You Grow Calendula in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–11b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Calendulas in Vermont

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Calendula in Vermont?

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

What zone is Vermont?

Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Calendulas in Vermont?

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