When to plant Garlic in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Oct 21–Nov 4. Expect to harvest around Jun 18–Jul 2.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Harvest | Jun 18 – Jul 2 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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