How to Grow Marigold African Crackerjack Mix
Tagetes erecta 'Crackerjack Mix'
Your complete guide to growing Marigold African Crackerjack Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Marigold African Crackerjack Mix
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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 Marigold African Crackerjack Mix
✓ Good companions
Both plants repel similar pests and basil attracts beneficial insects
Marigolds repel Mexican bean beetles and improve overall garden health
Helps deter cabbage worms and other brassica pests
Marigolds help repel carrot flies and other root vegetable pests
Marigolds repel cucumber beetles and other harmful insects
Both attract beneficial insects and create a pest-confusing polyculture
Marigolds deter aphids, spider mites, and other pests that damage pepper plants
Marigolds repel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes
✗ Keep away from
Juglone toxin from walnut roots inhibits marigold growth and can kill plants
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth and germination of marigolds
Aggressive spreading nature competes for nutrients and space, can overtake marigolds
