When to Plant Garlic in Vermont

In a typical Vermont location, plant in fall Sep 5 – Sep 19. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 30 in Rutland and as late as Sep 17 in Winooski.

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
Burlington	Sep 17 – Oct 1
South Burlington	Sep 17 – Oct 1
Colchester	Sep 13 – Sep 27
Rutland	Aug 30 – Sep 13
Essex Junction	Sep 13 – Sep 27
Hartford	Sep 8 – Sep 22
Bennington	Sep 4 – Sep 18
Barre	Sep 1 – Sep 15
Williston	Sep 17 – Oct 1
Montpelier	Sep 11 – Sep 25
St Johnsbury	Sep 5 – Sep 19
Brattleboro	Sep 3 – Sep 17
Winooski	Sep 17 – Oct 1
Saint Albans	Sep 14 – Sep 28
Middlebury (village)	Sep 5 – Sep 19
Saint Johnsbury	Sep 5 – Sep 19
Morristown	Aug 31 – Sep 14
Lyndon	Sep 5 – Sep 19
Rockingham	Sep 4 – Sep 18
Newport	Sep 2 – Sep 16

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Vermont?

In a typical Vermont location, plant in fall Sep 5 – Sep 19. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 30 in Rutland and as late as Sep 17 in Winooski.

When is the last frost in Vermont?

The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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 Vermont

When to plant garlic in other states