Chesnok Red · Garlic
Planting Schedule
Add Chesnok Red to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Feb 20th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 19th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 10th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 28°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 180 |
| 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) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant individual cloves (pointed end up) in fall 6–8 weeks before your average first fall frost for best bulb formation and to overwinter cleanly.