When to plant garlic

Garlic planting guide

Plant cloves in fall, about 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the next summer.

Frost-tolerant (cool-season) crop. Typical days to maturity: 240.

Garlic planting dates by zone

Based on average frost dates for each zone in 2027; check your local frost date.

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