When to plant Garlic in Zone 3a
In Zone 3a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Aug 11–Aug 25. Expect to harvest around Apr 8–Apr 22.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Harvest | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 3a averages a last spring frost around May 25 and a first fall frost around Sep 8. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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