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When to Plant Garlic in North Dakota

In a typical North Dakota location, plant in fall Sep 2 – Sep 16. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 23 in Beulah and as late as Sep 9 in Grafton.

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
FargoSep 5 – Sep 19
BismarckSep 2 – Sep 16
Grand ForksSep 3 – Sep 17
MinotSep 3 – Sep 17
West FargoSep 2 – Sep 16
WillistonAug 24 – Sep 7
DickinsonAug 25 – Sep 8
MandanAug 30 – Sep 13
JamestownSep 1 – Sep 15
WahpetonSep 5 – Sep 19
Devils LakeSep 7 – Sep 21
Watford CityAug 30 – Sep 13
Valley CityAug 29 – Sep 12
Minot Air Force BaseSep 1 – Sep 15
GraftonSep 9 – Sep 23
LincolnSep 2 – Sep 16
BeulahAug 23 – Sep 6
RugbyAug 26 – Sep 9
StanleyAug 26 – Sep 9
HoraceSep 4 – Sep 18

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 North Dakota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Dakota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in North Dakota?

In a typical North Dakota location, plant in fall Sep 2 – Sep 16. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 23 in Beulah and as late as Sep 9 in Grafton.

When is the last frost in North Dakota?

The average last spring frost in North Dakota ranges from May 4 in Wahpeton to May 21 in Beulah, 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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