How to Grow Marigold African Orange Jubilee
Tagetes erecta 'Orange Jubilee'
Your complete guide to growing Marigold African Orange Jubilee.
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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 Marigold African Orange Jubilee
✓ Good companions
Both repel aphids and flies; basil enhances the pest-repelling properties of marigolds
Repels cabbage worms, flea beetles, and other brassica pests
Deters cucumber beetles, aphids, and squash bugs while attracting beneficial insects
Marigolds repel slugs, aphids, and provide light shade during hot weather
Both trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles; create effective pest management zone
Marigolds deter aphids, spider mites, and other pests that damage pepper plants
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and may help reduce black spot disease
Marigolds repel nematodes, whiteflies, and hornworms that commonly attack tomatoes
✗ Keep away from
Juglone toxin from walnut roots stunts marigold growth and can cause wilting
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit marigold germination and growth
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water; allelopathic effects reduce marigold vigor
