When do you plant garlic in zone 8a?

In USDA hardiness zone 8a (last frost ~Mar 29, 2026, first frost ~Nov 8, 2026): Plant outdoors Sep 13, 2026–Oct 25, 2026. Exact dates vary by location within the zone.

When to plant garlic in zone 8a

A planting schedule for garlic in USDA hardiness zone 8a, where the typical last spring frost is around Mar 29, 2026 and the first fall frost around Nov 8, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 20372) — your exact dates depend on your address.

Garlic planting schedule for zone 8a

Plant outdoorsSep 13, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 12, 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 8a

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 20372) in zone 8a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.