When to plant Garlic in Zone 1a
In Zone 1a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Jul 18–Aug 1. Expect to harvest around Mar 15–Mar 29.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Harvest | Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 1a averages a last spring frost around Jun 15 and a first fall frost around Aug 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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