Kettle River Giant · Garlic
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 4th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 23rd |
| Harvest Begins | Nov 18th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 5th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 25°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 240 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bulbing |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 25 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant softneck garlic cloves in fall so they experience winter chilling; in spring, pull mulch back and keep soil evenly moist until scapes/bulbs mature.