When to plant Garlic in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Sep 19–Oct 3. Expect to harvest around May 17–May 31.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Harvest | May 17 – May 31 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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