When to Plant Garlic in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors October 15 to June 12, and expect your first harvest around June 12. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Garlic planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Oct 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 12
Most garlic mature in about 240 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Garlic planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Oct 10
Projected first harvest
Jun 7
Most garlic mature in about 240 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
6 varieties of garlic in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with garlic
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