Gardening Series: Garlic, Planting Time: Late September to early October
- Shidonna Raven
- Jan 24
- 2 min read
October 21, 2025
Source: Evergreen Botany
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Zones 4-6
Zones 4-6 get chilly but not Arctic-level. You’ve got a decent window for planting garlic, setting roots before winter naps kick in. The best time to plant garlic here is a perfect balance between cold and root growth for the strongest garlic planting schedule.
Planting Time: Mid-September to late October
Mid-September starts the garlic planting schedule right. Push to late October if needed, but earlier is better for solid roots. Don’t let frost catch you off guard.
Soil prep is key for success, and good soil preparation starts with loose dirt. Break up clumps, add compost, and keep it drained. Poor soil tanks your crop, but good prep locks in strong roots.
Garlic varieties and cold needs shape your garlic planting schedule. Hardneck or softneck picks depend on your zone’s winter chill. Some need a cold snap to bulb up, others don’t. Choose right, and your harvest’s set to crush it come summer.
German White Garlic, a hardneck variety, grows strong. Inchelium Red Garlic, a softneck, stores long.
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Source: Evergreen Botany
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