When to plant Garlic in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Oct 5–Oct 19. Expect to harvest around Jun 2–Jun 16.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Harvest | Jun 2 – Jun 16 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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