When to Plant Garlic in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, plant in fall Sep 23 – Oct 7. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 11 in Connersville and as late as Oct 13 in Evansville.

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

City	Fall planting
Indianapolis	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Fort Wayne	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Evansville	Oct 13 – Oct 27
South Bend	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Carmel	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Bloomington	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Hammond	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Gary	Sep 29 – Oct 13
Fishers	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Lafayette	Sep 20 – Oct 4
Muncie	Sep 27 – Oct 11
Terre Haute	Sep 21 – Oct 5
Noblesville	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Kokomo	Sep 20 – Oct 4
Greenwood	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Anderson	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Elkhart	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Mishawaka	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Lawrence	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Jeffersonville	Oct 12 – Oct 26
Columbus	Sep 27 – Oct 11
West Lafayette	Sep 20 – Oct 4
Portage	Sep 29 – Oct 13
Westfield	Sep 23 – Oct 7
New Albany	Oct 12 – Oct 26
Richmond	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Merrillville	Sep 27 – Oct 11
Goshen	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Valparaiso	Sep 27 – Oct 11
Michigan City	Sep 29 – Oct 13

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, plant in fall Sep 23 – Oct 7. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 11 in Connersville and as late as Oct 13 in Evansville.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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 Indiana

When to plant garlic in other states