When to plant marigold in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the marigold window:
Sow
December – March
Transplant
April, November
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne marigolds wait until after frost, October onward. Bloom through summer.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Marigold is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant marigold in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed December – March and transplant seedlings April, November. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow marigold in Melbourne?
Yes — marigold grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne marigolds wait until after frost, October onward. Bloom through summer.