When to Plant Garlic in Maryland
In a typical Maryland location, plant in fall Oct 9 – Oct 23. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 22 in Westminster and as late as Oct 29 in Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Garlic Planting Dates by City
| City | Fall planting |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | Oct 24 – Nov 7 |
| Columbia | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Germantown | Oct 1 – Oct 15 |
| Silver Spring | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Frederick | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Waldorf | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| Glen Burnie | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Gaithersburg | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Rockville | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Ellicott City | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Dundalk | Oct 24 – Nov 7 |
| Bethesda | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Bowie | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Towson | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Aspen Hill | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Wheaton | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Bel Air South | Oct 2 – Oct 16 |
| Gwynn Oak | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Potomac | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Severn | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| North Bethesda | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Catonsville | Oct 24 – Nov 7 |
| Annapolis | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Hagerstown | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Essex | Oct 24 – Nov 7 |
| Hanover | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Woodlawn | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
| Severna Park | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Odenton | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Saint Charles | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 151 Maryland cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maryland cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant garlic in Maryland?
In a typical Maryland location, plant in fall Oct 9 – Oct 23. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 22 in Westminster and as late as Oct 29 in Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
When is the last frost in Maryland?
The average last spring frost in Maryland ranges from March 22 in California to April 24 in Westminster, 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 Maryland
- 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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