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Garlic planting and harvest datesGarlic Planting Dates in Northern Illinois
Usual garlic planting periods in Northern Illinois, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | Mid-September | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | Planting window in September |
What these dates mean in Northern Illinois
Planting usually runs about 30 days, from Sep 1 to Sep 30.
That start date is about 30 days earlier than the middle of the 5 places in this data set that report garlic planting dates (Oct 1).
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Northern Illinois. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Planting dates are a general guide; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
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Garlic dates in other places
- Arkansas
- Central Illinois
- Central North Carolina
- Eastern North Carolina
- Maricopa County, Arizona
- Oregon (Western Oregon noted in November)
- Southern Illinois
- Western North Carolina
Other crops in Northern Illinois
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Bush Beans
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Corn (home garden)
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Green onions (sets)
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Muskmelon
- Mustard
- Okra
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Pepper
- Pole Beans
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Rutabaga
- Spinach
- Squash (summer)
- Squash (winter)
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Watermelon
Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: Illinois Extension - When to Plant (Home Vegetable Gardening).