When to plant Garlic in Zone 9b
In Zone 9b, Garlic: direct sow outdoors around Nov 17–Dec 1. Expect to harvest around Jul 15–Jul 29.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Nov 17 – Dec 1 |
| Harvest | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
Tip: Plant cloves in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes; harvest the following summer.
Zone 9b averages a last spring frost around Feb 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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