When to plant Garlic in Zone 10a
In Zone 10a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Nov 30–Dec 14. Expect to harvest around Jul 28–Aug 11.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Nov 30 – Dec 14 |
| Harvest | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 10a averages a last spring frost around Jan 31 and a first fall frost around Dec 28. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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