When to plant Garlic in Zone 12b
In Zone 12b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Dec 3–Dec 17. Expect to harvest around Jul 31–Aug 14.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Dec 3 – Dec 17 |
| Harvest | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 12b averages a last spring frost around Jan 1 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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