Planting Date · Garlic
Garlic Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for garlic based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
50°F
Days to Maturity
240 days
Frost Tolerance
hardy
Planting Depth
2 inches
Input
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Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Plant garlic in fall, 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes.
- In zones 3–6, plant mid-October; in zones 7–10, November through December.
- Separate cloves from the bulb just before planting; use the largest cloves.
- Mulch heavily with straw after planting to insulate over winter.