How to Grow Tangerine Gem
Tagetes tenuifolia
Your complete guide to growing Tangerine Gem.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Tangerine Gem
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 Tangerine Gem
✓ Good companions
Mutual pest deterrence against thrips and aphids, complementary growth habits
Protection from cucumber beetles and aphids through natural pest deterrence
Marigolds provide natural pest control while lettuce offers ground cover
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, similar sun requirements
Protection from aphids and spider mites while sharing similar growing conditions
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs with similar care needs
Marigolds repel nematodes and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes
Attract beneficial predatory insects and create pollinator-friendly garden zones
✗ Keep away from
Marigolds can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Allelopathic compounds may stunt brassica growth and development
Strong allelopathic effects inhibit marigold germination and growth
