When to Plant Garlic in New York

In a typical New York location, plant in fall Oct 5 – Oct 19. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 31 in Kingston and as late as Oct 28 in Kew Gardens.

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
New York City	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Brooklyn	Oct 22 – Nov 5
Queens	Oct 17 – Oct 31
Manhattan	Oct 23 – Nov 6
The Bronx	Oct 19 – Nov 2
Staten Island	Oct 13 – Oct 27
Buffalo	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Jamaica	Oct 17 – Oct 31
Rochester	Sep 27 – Oct 11
Yonkers	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Astoria	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Syracuse	Sep 21 – Oct 5
Amherst	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Elmhurst	Oct 28 – Nov 11
Corona	Oct 28 – Nov 11
Albany	Sep 17 – Oct 1
Richmond Hill	Oct 17 – Oct 31
West Albany	Sep 17 – Oct 1
Greenburgh	Sep 28 – Oct 12
New Rochelle	Oct 19 – Nov 2
South Ozone Park	Oct 17 – Oct 31
Cheektowaga	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Ridgewood	Oct 28 – Nov 11
Mount Vernon	Oct 19 – Nov 2
Forest Hills	Oct 28 – Nov 11
Jackson Heights	Oct 28 – Nov 11
Bayside	Oct 28 – Nov 11
Schenectady	Sep 17 – Oct 1
Utica	Sep 15 – Sep 29
Brentwood	Oct 5 – Oct 19

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in New York?

In a typical New York location, plant in fall Oct 5 – Oct 19. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 31 in Kingston and as late as Oct 28 in Kew Gardens.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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 York

When to plant garlic in other states