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When to Plant Marigold in Kalskag, Alaska (99607)

Location

Kalskag, Alaska

ZIP Code

99607

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Marigold seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 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 3b

Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kalskag, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Marigold seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.