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Can You Grow Garlic in Saskatchewan?

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

Saskatchewan last frost

mid-May

Saskatchewan first frost

late September

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in Saskatchewan

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Saskatchewan'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 Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has a cold dry continental climate. Regina and Saskatoon are Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters are offset by long summer days and intense sunshine. Focus on cold-hardy crops and short-season varieties.