When to plant garlic in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

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Sow Apr 1 · First harvest Nov 27 · Wrap by Oct 25

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowApr 1

First harvestNov 27

Last harvestOct 25

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Garlic tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does garlic take to grow in zone 7a?

Garlic matures in about 240–280 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Apr 1 and first picking around Nov 27.

Will garlic survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — garlic tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full garlic growing guide →