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Can You Grow Garlic in Manitoba?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Grows well here

Garlic grows very well here — plant in fall and harvest the following summer.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Manitoba last frost

mid-May

Manitoba first frost

late September

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in Manitoba

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Manitoba's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Garlic

Garlic is planted in fall and harvested the following summer — one of the most rewarding low-effort crops.

Plant cloves in fall (October) pointy-end up 5cm deep 15cm apart. Mulch for winter. Harvest when lower leaves brown. Cure in a warm dry place for 2-3 weeks for long storage.

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Gardening in Manitoba

Manitoba has a cold continental climate. Winnipeg is Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters and hot summers make for an intense but short growing season. Excellent for sunflowers, canola, and cool-season vegetables.