How to Grow Chief Gold
Celosia argentea cristata
Your complete guide to growing Chief Gold.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Chief Gold
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Chief Gold
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects with strong scent
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides structural support
Deters moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting beneficial pollinators
Natural pest deterrent against nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, adds vibrant color contrast
Ground cover that attracts hover flies and parasitic wasps for pest control
Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies, provides complementary flower colors
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can cause wilting
Releases growth-inhibiting compounds and competes aggressively for water
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby flowering plants
