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When to Plant Elephant Garlic in Zone 6b

Family: Amaryllidaceae Vegetable
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 6b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~120 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostApr 25th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsApr 25th
Harvest BeginsAug 23rd
Harvest EndsOct 16th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~120 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~120 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.