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When to Plant Garlic in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, plant in fall Sep 27 – Oct 11. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 12 in Mount Vernon and as late as Oct 15 in Richmond Heights.

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
ColumbusSep 26 – Oct 10
ClevelandOct 15 – Oct 29
CincinnatiSep 27 – Oct 11
ToledoSep 29 – Oct 13
AkronSep 30 – Oct 14
DaytonSep 27 – Oct 11
ParmaOct 6 – Oct 20
CantonSep 28 – Oct 12
YoungstownSep 19 – Oct 3
LorainSep 26 – Oct 10
HamiltonSep 20 – Oct 4
SpringfieldSep 21 – Oct 5
KetteringSep 27 – Oct 11
ElyriaOct 4 – Oct 18
LakewoodOct 6 – Oct 20
Cuyahoga FallsSep 23 – Oct 7
MiddletownSep 21 – Oct 5
NewarkSep 18 – Oct 2
EuclidOct 15 – Oct 29
MentorOct 3 – Oct 17
MansfieldSep 24 – Oct 8
BeavercreekSep 27 – Oct 11
DublinSep 25 – Oct 9
Cleveland HeightsOct 15 – Oct 29
StrongsvilleOct 6 – Oct 20
FairfieldSep 24 – Oct 8
FindlaySep 26 – Oct 10
WarrenSep 14 – Sep 28
LancasterSep 26 – Oct 10
Grove CitySep 21 – Oct 5

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, plant in fall Sep 27 – Oct 11. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 12 in Mount Vernon and as late as Oct 15 in Richmond Heights.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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