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Can You Grow Garlic in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

240–270 days

When to plant Garlic in Oregon

Direct sow

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Harvest

Jun – Jul (following year)

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Garlic in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Garlic in Oregon?

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