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Growing Wild Garlic in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Wild Garlic. Last frost: Apr 10. First frost: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Feb 27Oct 28

Season: Apr 10 – Oct 28 (201 days)

Zone8a
Last FrostApr 10
First FrostOct 28
Season Length201 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceHeavy
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

When to Plant Wild Garlic in Zone 8a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 27

Direct sow Wild Garlic seeds outdoors around Feb 27. Soil temperature should be at least 35°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: May 28

First harvest approximately May 28 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Wild Garlic can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 16

For a fall harvest, plant Wild Garlic around Sep 16 (6 weeks before first frost).

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