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When to Plant Garlic in Utah

In a typical Utah location, plant in fall Sep 24 – Oct 8. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 19 in Eagle Mountain and as late as Oct 13 in Washington.

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
Salt Lake CityOct 11 – Oct 25
West Valley CityOct 3 – Oct 17
ProvoSep 23 – Oct 7
West JordanSep 24 – Oct 8
OremSep 21 – Oct 5
SandySep 24 – Oct 8
OgdenSep 25 – Oct 9
LaytonSep 21 – Oct 5
Saint GeorgeOct 13 – Oct 27
South JordanSep 24 – Oct 8
MillcreekSep 20 – Oct 4
TaylorsvilleOct 11 – Oct 25
LehiSep 11 – Sep 25
LoganSep 4 – Sep 18
MurraySep 20 – Oct 4
DraperSep 24 – Oct 8
BountifulSep 26 – Oct 10
RivertonSep 24 – Oct 8
Pleasant GroveSep 27 – Oct 11
RoySep 24 – Oct 8
Spanish ForkSep 20 – Oct 4
KearnsOct 3 – Oct 17
Cottonwood HeightsSep 24 – Oct 8
TooeleSep 18 – Oct 2
MidvaleSep 24 – Oct 8
SpringvilleSep 20 – Oct 4
HolladaySep 24 – Oct 8
HerrimanSep 24 – Oct 8
ClearfieldSep 22 – Oct 6
KaysvilleSep 21 – Oct 5

Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Utah?

In a typical Utah location, plant in fall Sep 24 – Oct 8. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 19 in Eagle Mountain and as late as Oct 13 in Washington.

When is the last frost in Utah?

The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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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