When to Plant Garlic in Louisiana
In a typical Louisiana location, plant in fall Nov 6 – Nov 20. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Oct 15 in Bastrop and as late as Dec 5 in Waggaman.
Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Garlic Planting Dates by City
| City | Fall planting |
|---|---|
| New Orleans | Dec 3 – Dec 17 |
| Baton Rouge | Oct 29 – Nov 12 |
| Shreveport | Oct 27 – Nov 10 |
| Metairie | Dec 5 – Dec 19 |
| Lafayette | Nov 6 – Nov 20 |
| Lake Charles | Nov 9 – Nov 23 |
| Bossier City | Oct 27 – Nov 10 |
| Kenner | Dec 3 – Dec 17 |
| Monroe | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| Alexandria | Oct 30 – Nov 13 |
| Houma | Nov 19 – Dec 3 |
| Marrero | Dec 5 – Dec 19 |
| New Iberia | Nov 13 – Nov 27 |
| Laplace | Nov 16 – Nov 30 |
| Central | Oct 29 – Nov 12 |
| Slidell | Nov 3 – Nov 17 |
| Prairieville | Nov 15 – Nov 29 |
| Terrytown | Dec 3 – Dec 17 |
| Ruston | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Hammond | Oct 22 – Nov 5 |
| Harvey | Dec 3 – Dec 17 |
| Sulphur | Oct 28 – Nov 11 |
| Bayou Cane | Nov 19 – Dec 3 |
| Shenandoah | Oct 29 – Nov 12 |
| Natchitoches | Nov 3 – Nov 17 |
| Gretna | Dec 3 – Dec 17 |
| Chalmette | Nov 19 – Dec 3 |
| Opelousas | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Zachary | Oct 29 – Nov 12 |
| Estelle | Nov 14 – Nov 28 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant garlic in Louisiana?
In a typical Louisiana location, plant in fall Nov 6 – Nov 20. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Oct 15 in Bastrop and as late as Dec 5 in Waggaman.
When is the last frost in Louisiana?
The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, 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 Louisiana
- 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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