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When to Plant Garlic in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota location, plant in fall Sep 11 – Sep 25. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 11 in Hibbing and as late as Sep 22 in Arden Hills.

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
MinneapolisSep 18 – Oct 2
Saint PaulSep 18 – Oct 2
RochesterSep 8 – Sep 22
BloomingtonSep 20 – Oct 4
DuluthSep 14 – Sep 28
Brooklyn ParkSep 10 – Sep 24
PlymouthSep 14 – Sep 28
Maple GroveSep 10 – Sep 24
WoodburySep 14 – Sep 28
EaganSep 20 – Oct 4
Saint CloudSep 2 – Sep 16
Eden PrairieSep 16 – Sep 30
West Coon RapidsSep 10 – Sep 24
Coon RapidsSep 10 – Sep 24
BlaineSep 4 – Sep 18
BurnsvilleSep 20 – Oct 4
LakevilleSep 12 – Sep 26
MinnetonkaSep 11 – Sep 25
Apple ValleySep 12 – Sep 26
EdinaSep 20 – Oct 4
Minnetonka MillsSep 14 – Sep 28
Saint Louis ParkSep 14 – Sep 28
MoorheadSep 5 – Sep 19
MankatoSep 11 – Sep 25
MaplewoodSep 14 – Sep 28
ShakopeeSep 16 – Sep 30
RichfieldSep 20 – Oct 4
Cottage GroveSep 21 – Oct 5
RosevilleSep 10 – Sep 24
Inver Grove HeightsSep 18 – Oct 2

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota location, plant in fall Sep 11 – Sep 25. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 11 in Hibbing and as late as Sep 22 in Arden Hills.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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