When Can You Plant Marigold Seeds in Pennsylvania?

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You can sow marigold seeds in Pennsylvania in the spring, as soon as the ground is warm and all danger of frost is past, according to Penn State University. The state's average last frost date ranges from April 14 to June 7. If you'd like flowers earlier, plant the seeds indoors in early spring.

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