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When to Plant Garlic in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, plant in fall Sep 25 – Oct 9. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 7 in West Torrington and as late as Oct 20 in Old Saybrook.

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
BridgeportOct 9 – Oct 23
New HavenSep 29 – Oct 13
StamfordSep 25 – Oct 9
North StamfordSep 25 – Oct 9
HartfordSep 28 – Oct 12
WaterburySep 18 – Oct 2
NorwalkSep 25 – Oct 9
DanburySep 22 – Oct 6
East NorwalkSep 25 – Oct 9
New BritainSep 28 – Oct 12
West HartfordSep 28 – Oct 12
BristolSep 20 – Oct 4
MeridenSep 18 – Oct 2
HamdenSep 28 – Oct 12
FairfieldOct 9 – Oct 23
West HavenSep 29 – Oct 13
MilfordOct 9 – Oct 23
StratfordOct 9 – Oct 23
City of Milford (balance)Oct 9 – Oct 23
East HartfordSep 28 – Oct 12
MiddletownSep 18 – Oct 2
EnfieldSep 18 – Oct 2
SouthingtonSep 18 – Oct 2
SheltonSep 19 – Oct 3
NorwichSep 26 – Oct 10
TrumbullOct 9 – Oct 23
West TorringtonSep 7 – Sep 21
TorringtonSep 7 – Sep 21
GlastonburySep 28 – Oct 12
NaugatuckSep 28 – Oct 12

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, plant in fall Sep 25 – Oct 9. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 7 in West Torrington and as late as Oct 20 in Old Saybrook.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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