6b When to plant garlic in zone 6b
Zone 6b median last spring freeze: Apr 25 · first fall freeze: Oct 16 · harvest in ~240-270 days.
| Step | Zone 6b dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fall planting | Sep 4 | before first fall freeze |
How garlic grow in zone 6b
Direct sow — these seeds go straight in the ground. Hardy — tolerates hard freezes. Harvest runs roughly 240-270 days after planting. These windows come from extension planting tables anchored to zone 6b's median freeze dates — for varieties and local conditions, check with your local extension office.
Next: the full zone 6b calendar · other crops in zone 6b: tomatoes · peppers · cucumbers · zucchini & summer squash · winter squash & pumpkins · snap beans · sweet corn · peas · lettuce · 5 more