Home › Garlic › Grow in New Hampshire

Can You Grow Garlic in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in New Hampshire

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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.

Full garlic growing guide →

Gardening in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

See what grows well in New Hampshire →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Garlic in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Garlic in New Hampshire?

Plant Garlic Oct 1 – Oct 31, harvest Jun – Jul (following year).