When to plant Garlic in Zone 3b
In Zone 3b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Aug 15–Aug 29. Expect to harvest around Apr 12–Apr 26.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Harvest | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 3b averages a last spring frost around May 20 and a first fall frost around Sep 12. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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