When to Plant Garlic in District of Columbia
In a typical District of Columbia location, plant in fall Oct 11 – Oct 25. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Oct 3 in Mount Pleasant and as late as Oct 21 in Bellevue.
Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Garlic Planting Dates by City
| City | Fall planting |
|---|---|
| Washington | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Downtown DC | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Columbia Heights | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Mount Pleasant | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Central 14th Street / Spring Road | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Northwest One | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Foggy Bottom | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Mount Vernon Triangle | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| H Street NE | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Pleasant Plains | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| NoMa | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Petworth | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Capitol Riverfront | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Park View | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Golden Triangle | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Shaw | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Brightwood | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Adams Morgan | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Kennedy Street | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Southwest Waterfront | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Barracks Row | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Union Market | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Anacostia | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Colorado Triangle | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Brentwood Village | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| The Wharf | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Van Ness | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Benning Road | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Hillcrest | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant garlic in District of Columbia?
In a typical District of Columbia location, plant in fall Oct 11 – Oct 25. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Oct 3 in Mount Pleasant and as late as Oct 21 in Bellevue.
When is the last frost in District of Columbia?
The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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.
Other Crops in District of Columbia
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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