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When to Plant Garlic in Texas

In a typical Texas location, plant in fall Oct 24 – Nov 7. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 26 in Dumas and as late as Dec 10 in La Marque.

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
HoustonNov 27 – Dec 11
San AntonioOct 31 – Nov 14
DallasNov 1 – Nov 15
Fort WorthOct 27 – Nov 10
AustinOct 20 – Nov 3
El PasoOct 23 – Nov 6
ArlingtonOct 23 – Nov 6
Corpus ChristiNov 24 – Dec 8
PlanoOct 24 – Nov 7
LaredoNov 27 – Dec 11
LubbockOct 14 – Oct 28
GarlandOct 24 – Nov 7
IrvingNov 1 – Nov 15
CypressNov 5 – Nov 19
AmarilloOct 1 – Oct 15
Grand PrairieOct 23 – Nov 6
BrownsvilleDec 7 – Dec 21
McKinneyOct 18 – Nov 1
FriscoOct 24 – Nov 7
PasadenaNov 27 – Dec 11
MesquiteNov 1 – Nov 15
KilleenOct 20 – Nov 3
McAllenDec 4 – Dec 18
CarrolltonNov 1 – Nov 15
MidlandOct 12 – Oct 26
WacoOct 23 – Nov 6
DentonOct 23 – Nov 6
AbileneOct 13 – Oct 27
Round RockOct 23 – Nov 6
BeaumontNov 6 – Nov 20

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, plant in fall Oct 24 – Nov 7. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 26 in Dumas and as late as Dec 10 in La Marque.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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