When to Plant Garlic in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, plant in fall Sep 30 – Oct 14. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 17 in Jackson and as late as Oct 25 in Ventnor City.

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
Newark	Oct 9 – Oct 23
Jersey City	Oct 9 – Oct 23
Paterson	Sep 30 – Oct 14
Elizabeth	Oct 13 – Oct 27
Edison	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Trenton	Sep 30 – Oct 14
Toms River	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Clifton	Sep 30 – Oct 14
Camden	Oct 20 – Nov 3
Brick	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Passaic	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Cherry Hill	Oct 3 – Oct 17
Union City	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Bayonne	Oct 13 – Oct 27
Middletown	Sep 25 – Oct 9
East Orange	Oct 9 – Oct 23
North Bergen	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Irvington	Oct 9 – Oct 23
Vineland	Oct 6 – Oct 20
South Vineland	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Wayne	Sep 30 – Oct 14
New Brunswick	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Union	Oct 3 – Oct 17
Piscataway	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Jackson	Sep 17 – Oct 1
Lakewood	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Hoboken	Oct 23 – Nov 6
West New York	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Perth Amboy	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Plainfield	Sep 30 – Oct 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, plant in fall Sep 30 – Oct 14. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 17 in Jackson and as late as Oct 25 in Ventnor City.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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 New Jersey

When to plant garlic in other states