When to plant Garlic in Zone 6b
In Zone 6b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Sep 27–Oct 11. Expect to harvest around May 25–Jun 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Harvest | May 25 – Jun 8 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 6b averages a last spring frost around Apr 15 and a first fall frost around Oct 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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