Oregon planting dates for garlic
Dates for Oregon vary significantly by region. Use the average frost date lookup for your specific ZIP code, then apply the standard offsets: direct sow 24 weeks after last frost.
Why these dates
Garlic is fall-planted. Plant cloves 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes (October-November in most zones). Harvest the following July when the bottom 3-4 leaves brown.
The dates above are anchored to Oregon's average last spring frost date of 04-15 (W) to 05-25 (E), with offsets standard across university Extension publications. For zone-specific local timing, use the frost date lookup tool with your ZIP code.
More on growing garlic
The full growing guide for garlic - varieties, soil, fertilization, pests, harvest, storage - is here: Garlic growing guide.
More Oregon planting information
- Full Oregon planting calendar (all crops + ornamentals)
- Find your exact USDA zone by ZIP
- Look up your average frost dates
- Seed starting timeline calculator