When to Plant Garlic in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors October 1 to May 29, and expect your first harvest around May 29. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Garlic planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Oct 1
Projected first harvest
May 29
Most garlic mature in about 240 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Garlic planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Sep 19
Projected first harvest
May 17
Most garlic mature in about 240 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with garlic
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