When to Plant Garlic in Kansas

In a typical Kansas location, plant in fall Sep 28 – Oct 12. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 17 in Great Bend and as late as Oct 5 in Mission.

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
Wichita	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Overland Park	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Kansas City	Oct 5 – Oct 19
Olathe	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Topeka	Sep 24 – Oct 8
Lawrence	Sep 30 – Oct 14
Shawnee	Oct 5 – Oct 19
Manhattan	Sep 21 – Oct 5
Lenexa	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Salina	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Hutchinson	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Leavenworth	Sep 29 – Oct 13
Leawood	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Dodge City	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Garden City	Sep 19 – Oct 3
Emporia	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Junction City	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Derby	Sep 24 – Oct 8
Prairie Village	Oct 5 – Oct 19
Hays	Sep 24 – Oct 8
Gardner	Sep 26 – Oct 10
Liberal	Sep 26 – Oct 10
Pittsburg	Oct 2 – Oct 16
Newton	Sep 27 – Oct 11
Great Bend	Sep 17 – Oct 1
McPherson	Sep 26 – Oct 10
El Dorado	Sep 27 – Oct 11
Andover	Sep 29 – Oct 13
Ottawa	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Winfield	Sep 24 – Oct 8

Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Kansas?

In a typical Kansas location, plant in fall Sep 28 – Oct 12. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 17 in Great Bend and as late as Oct 5 in Mission.

When is the last frost in Kansas?

The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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 Kansas

When to plant garlic in other states