When to plant garlic in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Sow Mar 22 · First harvest Nov 17 · Wrap by Nov 1

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowMar 22

First harvestNov 17

Last harvestNov 1

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 7b?

Garlic matures in about 240–280 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 22 and first picking around Nov 17.

Will garlic survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — garlic tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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