When to plant Garlic in Zone 1b
In Zone 1b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Jul 23–Aug 6. Expect to harvest around Mar 20–Apr 3.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Harvest | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 1b averages a last spring frost around Jun 10 and a first fall frost around Aug 20. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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