When to Plant Garlic in Virginia
In a typical Virginia location, plant in fall Oct 1 – Oct 15. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 20 in Radford and as late as Oct 29 in Newport News.
Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Garlic Planting Dates by City
| City | Fall planting |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Oct 15 – Oct 29 |
| Norfolk | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Chesapeake | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Richmond | Oct 7 – Oct 21 |
| Arlington | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Newport News | Oct 29 – Nov 12 |
| Alexandria | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| East Hampton | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| Hampton | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| Roanoke | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Portsmouth Heights | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Portsmouth | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Suffolk | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| South Suffolk | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
| Lynchburg | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Centreville | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Dale City | Oct 11 – Oct 25 |
| West Lynchburg | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Reston | Oct 1 – Oct 15 |
| Harrisonburg | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Leesburg | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| McLean | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Charlottesville | Oct 7 – Oct 21 |
| Tuckahoe | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Blacksburg | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Ashburn | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Danville | Oct 4 – Oct 18 |
| Manassas | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Lake Ridge | Sep 29 – Oct 13 |
| Burke | Oct 1 – Oct 15 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 118 Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Virginia cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant garlic in Virginia?
In a typical Virginia location, plant in fall Oct 1 – Oct 15. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 20 in Radford and as late as Oct 29 in Newport News.
When is the last frost in Virginia?
The average last spring frost in Virginia ranges from March 16 in Newport News to April 26 in Radford, 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 Virginia
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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