When to plant Garlic in Zone 2b
In Zone 2b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Aug 4–Aug 18. Expect to harvest around Apr 1–Apr 15.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Harvest | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 2b averages a last spring frost around May 30 and a first fall frost around Sep 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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