When to plant Garlic in Zone 5b
In Zone 5b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Sep 7–Sep 21. Expect to harvest around May 5–May 19.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Harvest | May 5 – May 19 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 5b averages a last spring frost around Apr 30 and a first fall frost around Oct 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5b calendar in the tool →