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When to Plant Garlic in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, plant in fall Oct 12 – Oct 26. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 28 in Cartersville and as late as Dec 7 in St. Marys.

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
AtlantaOct 11 – Oct 25
ColumbusOct 26 – Nov 9
SavannahNov 2 – Nov 16
AthensOct 13 – Oct 27
South FultonOct 23 – Nov 6
Sandy SpringsOct 12 – Oct 26
RoswellOct 12 – Oct 26
MaconOct 13 – Oct 27
Johns CreekOct 12 – Oct 26
AlbanyOct 23 – Nov 6
Warner RobinsOct 22 – Nov 5
AlpharettaOct 12 – Oct 26
MariettaOct 10 – Oct 24
SmyrnaOct 10 – Oct 24
ValdostaOct 30 – Nov 13
BrookhavenOct 12 – Oct 26
StonecrestOct 12 – Oct 26
DunwoodyOct 12 – Oct 26
AugustaNov 6 – Nov 20
Peachtree CornersOct 12 – Oct 26
GainesvilleOct 17 – Oct 31
MiltonOct 7 – Oct 21
NewnanOct 5 – Oct 19
MabletonOct 10 – Oct 24
RomeOct 6 – Oct 20
MartinezNov 6 – Nov 20
East PointOct 23 – Nov 6
Peachtree CityOct 9 – Oct 23
DaltonOct 7 – Oct 21
KennesawOct 7 – Oct 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, plant in fall Oct 12 – Oct 26. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 28 in Cartersville and as late as Dec 7 in St. Marys.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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