Plant in fall, 4-6 weeks before ground freezes
Select your zone to highlight your exact planting dates. Dates are calculated from each zone's average frost dates.
| Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | May 30 | — | — | Nov 29 |
| Zone 3B | May 15 | — | — | Nov 14 |
| Zone 4A | May 8 | — | — | Nov 7 |
| Zone 4B | May 1 | — | — | Oct 31 |
| Zone 5A | Apr 25 | — | — | Oct 25 |
| Zone 5B | Apr 18 | — | — | Oct 18 |
| Zone 6A | Apr 21 | — | — | Oct 21 |
| Zone 6B | Apr 10 | — | — | Oct 10 |
| Zone 7A | Apr 5 | — | — | Oct 5 |
| Zone 7B | Mar 28 | — | — | Sep 27 |
| Zone 8A | Mar 20 | — | — | Sep 19 |
| Zone 8B | Mar 12 | — | — | Sep 11 |
| Zone 9A | Feb 28 | — | — | Aug 30 |
| Zone 9B | Feb 15 | — | — | Aug 17 |
| Zone 10A | Feb 1 | — | — | Aug 3 |
| Zone 10B | Jan 15 | — | — | Jul 17 |
| Zone 11A | Jan 1 | — | — | Jul 3 |
Garlic is planted in fall and harvested in summer. It’s one of the most rewarding low-maintenance crops.
Good companions: tomatoes, roses, fruit trees, beets
Avoid planting near: beans, peas, asparagus
8-9 months from fall planting