How to Grow Durango Tangerine
Tagetes patula
Your complete guide to growing Durango Tangerine.
📷 Wikipedia: Tagetes patulaWhen to Plant Durango Tangerine
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| 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 Durango Tangerine
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control aphids
Repels mosquitoes, ants, and aphids more effectively than many commercial repellents
Provide beneficial insect habitat and attract pollinators without competing for resources
Deters moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from marigolds
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs with natural compounds
Attract ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial predators that control harmful insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Produce allelopathic chemicals and compete aggressively for water and nutrients
