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When to Plant Garlic in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, plant in fall Sep 26 – Oct 10. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 12 in Beckley and as late as Oct 2 in Vienna.

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
HuntingtonOct 2 – Oct 16
CharlestonSep 28 – Oct 12
ParkersburgOct 2 – Oct 16
MorgantownSep 25 – Oct 9
WheelingOct 1 – Oct 15
Weirton HeightsSep 22 – Oct 6
WeirtonSep 22 – Oct 6
FairmontSep 30 – Oct 14
MartinsburgSep 25 – Oct 9
BeckleySep 12 – Sep 26
ClarksburgSep 25 – Oct 9
Teays ValleyOct 2 – Oct 16
South CharlestonSep 22 – Oct 6
Saint AlbansSep 28 – Oct 12
ViennaOct 2 – Oct 16
BluefieldSep 17 – Oct 1
Cross LanesSep 28 – Oct 12
MoundsvilleSep 23 – Oct 7
BridgeportSep 26 – Oct 10
Oak HillSep 21 – Oct 5

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, plant in fall Sep 26 – Oct 10. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 12 in Beckley and as late as Oct 2 in Vienna.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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