When to plant Garlic in Zone 8b
In Zone 8b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Oct 28–Nov 11. Expect to harvest around Jun 25–Jul 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 28 – Nov 11 |
| Harvest | Jun 25 – Jul 9 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 8b averages a last spring frost around Mar 15 and a first fall frost around Nov 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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