Garlic Planting Guide — All Zones
Allium sativum
Last updated: May 15, 2026Quick Facts
Sunlight
☀️ Full Sun
Water Needs
💧 Low
Spacing
6 inches apart
Planting Depth
2.0 inch
Min Soil Temp
32°F
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Maturity
180–270 days
Frost Tolerance
Heavy frost tolerance
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Difficulty
Easy
Planting Schedule by Zone
Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.
Zone 3Zone 3aZone 3bZone 4Zone 4aZone 4bZone 5Zone 5aZone 5bZone 6Zone 6aZone 6bZone 7Zone 7aZone 7bZone 8Zone 8aZone 8bZone 9Zone 9aZone 9bZone 10Zone 10aZone 10b
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | — | — | Aug 4 | Jul 14 | Aug 13 |
| Zone 4 | — | — | Aug 14 | Jul 9 | Aug 8 |
| Zone 5 | — | — | Aug 24 | Jun 29 | Jul 29 |
| Zone 6 | — | — | Sep 3 | Jun 14 | Jul 14 |
| Zone 7 | — | — | Sep 13 | Jun 4 | Jul 4 |
| Zone 8 | — | — | Sep 24 | May 19 | Jun 18 |
| Zone 9 | — | — | Oct 14 | Apr 29 | May 29 |
| Zone 10 | — | — | Oct 29 | Apr 11 | May 11 |
What you'll need — Your Zone
🛒 Garlic — Seeds & Supplies
- 🌱 Garlic Seeds
Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.
Companion Planting
Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.
✓ Good Companions
✗ Avoid Nearby
Beans Peas
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.