When to plant Garlic in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Jul 28–Aug 11. Expect to harvest around Mar 25–Apr 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Harvest | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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