When to Plant Garlic in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors August 31 to April 28, and expect your first harvest around April 28. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Garlic planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Aug 31
Projected first harvest
Apr 28
Most garlic mature in about 240 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Garlic planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Aug 17
Projected first harvest
Apr 14
Most garlic mature in about 240 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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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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