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When to Plant Garlic in Washington

In a typical Washington location, plant in fall Oct 13 – Oct 27. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 7 in Cheney and as late as Oct 31 in Port Townsend.

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
SeattleOct 20 – Nov 3
Tri-CitiesSep 13 – Sep 27
SpokaneSep 17 – Oct 1
TacomaOct 17 – Oct 31
VancouverOct 12 – Oct 26
BellevueOct 26 – Nov 9
KentOct 13 – Oct 27
EverettOct 5 – Oct 19
RentonOct 19 – Nov 2
Federal WayOct 17 – Oct 31
Spokane ValleySep 17 – Oct 1
YakimaSep 6 – Sep 20
KirklandOct 26 – Nov 9
BellinghamOct 5 – Oct 19
KennewickOct 2 – Oct 16
AuburnOct 13 – Oct 27
PascoOct 2 – Oct 16
MarysvilleOct 5 – Oct 19
RedmondOct 26 – Nov 9
LakewoodOct 24 – Nov 7
OlympiaSep 16 – Sep 30
ShorelineOct 26 – Nov 9
RichlandSep 26 – Oct 10
South HillOct 2 – Oct 16
SammamishOct 26 – Nov 9
BurienOct 26 – Nov 9
LaceySep 16 – Sep 30
City of SammamishOct 10 – Oct 24
BothellOct 26 – Nov 9
EdmondsOct 20 – Nov 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 133 Washington cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Washington cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Washington?

In a typical Washington location, plant in fall Oct 13 – Oct 27. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 7 in Cheney and as late as Oct 31 in Port Townsend.

When is the last frost in Washington?

The average last spring frost in Washington ranges from March 1 in Port Townsend to May 30 in Cheney, 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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