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Can You Grow Garlic in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in North Carolina

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Garlic in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Garlic in North Carolina?

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