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Can You Grow Garlic in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in New Jersey

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Garlic in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Garlic in New Jersey?

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