Garlic planting windows by zone
| Zone | Fall planting window | |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Jul 14 – Aug 11 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 2 | Jul 28 – Aug 25 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 3 | Aug 9 – Sep 6 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 4 | Aug 20 – Sep 17 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 5 | Aug 31 – Sep 28 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 6 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 7 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 8 | Oct 4 – Nov 1 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 9 | Oct 20 – Nov 17 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 10 | Nov 8 – Dec 6 | plant cloves in fall |
| Zone 11 | Coolest months (Oct–Mar) | frost-free |
| Zone 12 | Coolest months (Oct–Mar) | frost-free |
| Zone 13 | Coolest months (Oct–Mar) | frost-free |
Each zone link above has the complete schedule — and season-fit notes. Zone dates are typical medians; for windows built on your own city's frost dates, use the frost date lookup and planting calendar.