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When to Plant Garlic in Alaska

In a typical Alaska location, plant in fall Aug 26 – Sep 9. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 4 in Kalifornsky and as late as Oct 12 in Ketchikan.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 240–270 days

Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

Garlic Planting Dates by City

CityFall planting
AnchorageSep 1 – Sep 15
FairbanksAug 9 – Aug 23
JuneauSep 24 – Oct 8
Eagle RiverAug 29 – Sep 12
BadgerAug 5 – Aug 19
Knik-FairviewAug 23 – Sep 6
CollegeAug 9 – Aug 23
WasillaAug 26 – Sep 9
SitkaSep 20 – Oct 4
LakesAug 26 – Sep 9
KetchikanOct 12 – Oct 26
TanainaAug 26 – Sep 9
KalifornskyAug 4 – Aug 18
KenaiAug 15 – Aug 29
Meadow LakesAug 26 – Sep 9
PalmerAug 28 – Sep 11
Elmendorf Air Force BaseAug 29 – Sep 12
BethelAug 25 – Sep 8
KodiakSep 16 – Sep 30
SterlingAug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Alaska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alaska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Alaska?

In a typical Alaska location, plant in fall Aug 26 – Sep 9. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 4 in Kalifornsky and as late as Oct 12 in Ketchikan.

When is the last frost in Alaska?

The average last spring frost in Alaska ranges from April 4 in Ketchikan to June 11 in Kalifornsky, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do garlic take to grow?

Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

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When to plant garlic in other states

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