When to Plant Garlic in Oregon

In a typical Oregon location, plant in fall Oct 9 – Oct 23. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 17 in Redmond and as late as Nov 12 in Agate Beach.

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
Portland	Nov 3 – Nov 17
Eugene	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Salem	Oct 4 – Oct 18
Gresham	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Hillsboro	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Beaverton	Nov 7 – Nov 21
Bend	Aug 23 – Sep 6
Medford	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Springfield	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Corvallis	Sep 30 – Oct 14
Albany	Sep 30 – Oct 14
Tigard	Oct 9 – Oct 23
Aloha	Nov 7 – Nov 21
Lake Oswego	Oct 21 – Nov 4
Keizer	Oct 4 – Oct 18
Grants Pass	Sep 30 – Oct 14
Oregon City	Oct 21 – Nov 4
McMinnville	Oct 10 – Oct 24
Redmond	Aug 17 – Aug 31
Tualatin	Oct 9 – Oct 23
West Linn	Oct 21 – Nov 4
Woodburn	Oct 17 – Oct 31
Forest Grove	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Newberg	Oct 25 – Nov 8
Wilsonville	Oct 16 – Oct 30
Roseburg	Oct 21 – Nov 4
Klamath Falls	Aug 21 – Sep 4
Ashland	Sep 10 – Sep 24
Milwaukie	Nov 3 – Nov 17
Bethany	Sep 25 – Oct 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 68 Oregon cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oregon cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Oregon?

In a typical Oregon location, plant in fall Oct 9 – Oct 23. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 17 in Redmond and as late as Nov 12 in Agate Beach.

When is the last frost in Oregon?

The average last spring frost in Oregon ranges from February 11 in Beaverton to June 9 in Altamont, 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 Oregon

When to plant garlic in other states