When to Plant Garlic in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, plant in fall Oct 6 – Oct 20. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 25 in Guymon and as late as Oct 17 in Ardmore.

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
Oklahoma City	Oct 5 – Oct 19
Tulsa	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Norman	Oct 8 – Oct 22
Broken Arrow	Oct 4 – Oct 18
Lawton	Oct 8 – Oct 22
Edmond	Oct 8 – Oct 22
Moore	Oct 5 – Oct 19
Midwest City	Oct 8 – Oct 22
Enid	Oct 4 – Oct 18
Stillwater	Oct 2 – Oct 16
Muskogee	Oct 2 – Oct 16
Bartlesville	Sep 26 – Oct 10
Owasso	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Shawnee	Oct 8 – Oct 22
Yukon	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Ardmore	Oct 17 – Oct 31
Ponca City	Sep 29 – Oct 13
Bixby	Oct 4 – Oct 18
Duncan	Oct 10 – Oct 24
Del City	Oct 8 – Oct 22
Jenks	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Sapulpa	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Mustang	Oct 5 – Oct 19
Sand Springs	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Bethany	Oct 7 – Oct 21
Altus	Oct 5 – Oct 19
Claremore	Oct 2 – Oct 16
El Reno	Oct 3 – Oct 17
McAlester	Oct 6 – Oct 20
Ada	Oct 7 – Oct 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, plant in fall Oct 6 – Oct 20. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 25 in Guymon and as late as Oct 17 in Ardmore.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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 Oklahoma

When to plant garlic in other states