When do you plant garlic in zone 12b?

In USDA hardiness zone 12b (last frost ~Apr 12, 2026, first frost ~Dec 1, 2026): Plant outdoors Sep 21, 2026–Nov 2, 2026. Exact dates vary by location within the zone.

When to plant garlic in zone 12b

A planting schedule for garlic in USDA hardiness zone 12b, where the typical last spring frost is around Apr 12, 2026 and the first fall frost around Dec 1, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 96710) — your exact dates depend on your address.

Garlic planting schedule for zone 12b

Plant outdoorsSep 21, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026

Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 15, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.

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Garlic in other zones

Zone 4b
Zone 5b
Zone 6b
Zone 7b
Zone 8b
Zone 9b

More crops for zone 12b

Leek
Onion
Celery
Arugula
Collard
Kale
Parsley
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 96710) in zone 12b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.