When to plant Garlic in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Nov 7–Nov 21. Expect to harvest around Jul 5–Jul 19.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Nov 7 – Nov 21 |
| Harvest | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9a calendar in the tool →