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When to plant garlic in Zone 5b
Your garlic timeline — Zone 5b
| Plant cloves (fall) | October 12 – October 26 |
|---|---|
| Zone 5b last frost | ~05/04 |
| Zone 5b first frost | ~10/08 |
Dates computed from Zone 5b's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.
What you'll need
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Calendar computed 2026-09-28. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: University of Illinois Extension — Herb Gardening: Garlic.