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Can I Plant Garlic Bulbs in the Spring?

One of the joys of a vegetable garden is the ability to eat and enjoy what you grow. However, many vegetables, like garlic, have specific requirements, such as the right time to plant bulbs and seeds, that will ensure a healthy crop.
  1. Time Frame

    • According to Garlic-Central.com, the best time to plant garlic depends where you live. For much of North America and Europe, the best time to plant garlic is either the early spring or late autumn.

    Considerations

    • If you live in a part of the United States with a warmer climate, like the South, planting in the spring is a good time for your garlic bulbs. In other parts, where weather is often inclement in the early spring, garlic bulbs grow smaller.

    Potential

    • According to Garlic-Central.com, the late fall is the best time to plant garlic if you live in the north. Generally, the best time to plant is after the first frost of the year, although some people have success waiting until the spring.