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When to Plant Garlic in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, plant in fall Sep 19 – Oct 3. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 6 in North Adams and as late as Oct 12 in Beacon Hill.

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
BostonOct 12 – Oct 26
WorcesterSep 23 – Oct 7
SpringfieldSep 10 – Sep 24
LowellSep 12 – Sep 26
CambridgeOct 12 – Oct 26
New BedfordOct 8 – Oct 22
DorchesterSep 25 – Oct 9
BrocktonSep 21 – Oct 5
Fall RiverOct 5 – Oct 19
QuincySep 24 – Oct 8
LynnSep 22 – Oct 6
NewtonSep 25 – Oct 9
SomervilleOct 12 – Oct 26
LawrenceSep 30 – Oct 14
FraminghamSep 14 – Sep 28
Framingham CenterSep 14 – Sep 28
WalthamSep 12 – Sep 26
HaverhillSep 14 – Sep 28
MaldenOct 12 – Oct 26
BrooklineSep 25 – Oct 9
MedfordOct 12 – Oct 26
TauntonSep 21 – Oct 5
ChicopeeSep 10 – Sep 24
North ChicopeeSep 10 – Sep 24
WeymouthSep 24 – Oct 8
RevereOct 12 – Oct 26
PeabodySep 22 – Oct 6
MethuenSep 30 – Oct 14
South PeabodySep 22 – Oct 6
BarnstableSep 30 – Oct 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, plant in fall Sep 19 – Oct 3. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 6 in North Adams and as late as Oct 12 in Beacon Hill.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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