How to Grow Marigold French Durango Red
Tagetes patula 'Durango Red'
Your complete guide to growing Marigold French Durango Red.
📷 Wikipedia: Tagetes patulaWhen to Plant Marigold French Durango Red
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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 French Durango Red
✓ Good companions
Marigolds repel Mexican bean beetles and other harmful insects
Repels carrot flies and nematodes while not competing for space
Repels cucumber beetles and aphids while providing ground cover
Provides pest protection and partial shade for cool-season lettuce
Both trap crop for aphids and complement each other's pest-repelling properties
Marigolds deter aphids, spider mites, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Deters squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and provides pest control
Marigolds repel nematodes, whiteflies, and aphids that commonly attack tomato plants
✗ Keep away from
Marigolds can inhibit growth of brassicas through root secretions
Aggressive spreading nature competes with marigolds and can overwhelm them
May stunt pea growth and interfere with nitrogen fixation
