When to Plant Marigolds in Yukon
Marigolds (Tagetes patula) are warm-season annuals beloved for their cheerful orange, yellow, and red blooms — and for their well-documented ability to repel pest nematodes in vegetable beds. Easy from seed, drought-tolerant once established, and bloom from early summer until the first hard frost.
Yukon spans USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.
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Marigolds Planting Calendar for Yukon
▸ Zone 2a ~94 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 30 · First frost: September 1 · 94 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 11 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Transplant Outdoors | June 20 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 |
| Direct Sow | June 20 | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Bloom | August 15 | Aug 15 – Oct 10 |
▸ Zone 2b ~111 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 22 · First frost: September 10 · 111 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 3 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Transplant Outdoors | June 12 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 |
| Direct Sow | June 12 | Jun 12 – Jul 3 |
| Bloom | August 7 | Aug 7 – Oct 9 |
Growing Tips for Yukon
Direct-sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Deadhead spent blooms to keep new flowers coming. French marigolds (T. patula) are the most reliable nematode repellents — plant a band around vegetable beds. Tolerate poor soil but bloom best with monthly compost.
Marigolds in Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
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- Missouri
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- New Hampshire
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- New Mexico
- New York
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- North Dakota
- Ohio
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- Oregon
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- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Marigolds in Yukon?
Planting dates for Marigolds in Yukon depend on your USDA zone. Yukon spans zones 2a, 2b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.
What zone is Yukon for planting?
Yukon contains USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.