When to plant garlic in Florida
Fall planting in Jacksonville
Oct 15–Nov 30
Across Florida the window opens between October 15 and October 22. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average first fall frost.
- Fall planting, Jacksonville
- Oct 15–Nov 30
- Last frost, Jacksonville
- Feb 1
Plant cloves from 3 weeks before to 2 weeks after the first fall frost. Plant cloves pointy end up, about 2 inches deep. Roots grow before the ground freezes and leaves come up in spring. Where winters are mild, plant in October or November so cloves get some cool weather.
Garlic planting dates by city
Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
JacksonvilleOct 15–Nov 30
TampaOct 15–Nov 30
OrlandoOct 15–Nov 30
St. PetersburgOct 15–Nov 30
Cape CoralOct 15–Nov 30
TallahasseeOct 15–Nov 30
GainesvilleOct 15–Nov 30
Palm BayOct 15–Nov 30
Lehigh AcresOct 15–Nov 30
LakelandOct 15–Nov 30
Spring HillOct 15–Nov 30
BrandonOct 15–Nov 30
ClearwaterOct 15–Nov 30
Palm CoastOct 15–Nov 30
RiverviewOct 15–Nov 30
Fort MyersOct 15–Nov 30
DeltonaOct 15–Nov 30
North PortOct 15–Nov 30
AlafayaOct 15–Nov 30
Daytona BeachOct 15–Nov 30
MelbourneOct 15–Nov 30
Town 'n' CountryOct 15–Nov 30
KissimmeeOct 15–Nov 30
Boynton BeachOct 15–Nov 30
Pine HillsOct 15–Nov 30
The VillagesOct 15–Nov 30
LargoOct 15–Nov 30
St. CloudOct 15–Nov 30
Wesley ChapelOct 15–Nov 30
OcalaOct 15–Nov 30
All 148 cities
| City | Fall planting | Last frost |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 1 |
| Tampa | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Orlando | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 25 |
| St. Petersburg | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Cape Coral | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 16 |
| Tallahassee | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Mar 11 |
| Gainesville | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Mar 3 |
| Palm Bay | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Lehigh Acres | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Lakeland | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Spring Hill | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 5 |
| Brandon | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Clearwater | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Palm Coast | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 24 |
| Riverview | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Fort Myers | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 16 |
| Deltona | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| North Port | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 1 |
| Alafaya | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Daytona Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Melbourne | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 24 |
| Town 'n' Country | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Kissimmee | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Boynton Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 22 |
| Pine Hills | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| The Villages | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Largo | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| St. Cloud | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Wesley Chapel | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 31 |
| Ocala | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 25 |
| Poinciana | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Delray Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 22 |
| Sanford | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Port Orange | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Apopka | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 24 |
| Port Charlotte | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 21 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 21 |
| Jupiter | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Winter Haven | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
| Horizon West | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Palm Harbor | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Four Corners | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 29 |
| Sarasota | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
| Bradenton | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 16 |
| Bonita Springs | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Pensacola | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 14 |
| Clermont | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 29 |
| Pinellas Park | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Ocoee | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Pierce | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 22 |
| Titusville | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 25 |
| University | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Winter Garden | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Altamonte Springs | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| DeLand | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 17 |
| Haines City | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
| Cutler Bay | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Ormond Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| North Fort Myers | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 16 |
| Plant City | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Land O' Lakes | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 31 |
| Princeton | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Oviedo | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 24 |
| Meadow Woods | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 25 |
| The Acreage | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 21 |
| Winter Springs | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 24 |
| Lakewood Ranch | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 16 |
| Riviera Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 21 |
| Leesburg | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Valrico | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Estero | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Panama City | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 15 |
| South Miami Heights | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Richmond West | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Carrollwood | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Fruit Cove | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 1 |
| Dunedin | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Merritt Island | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 24 |
| New Smyrna Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| East Lake | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Casselberry | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Lake Magdalene | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Lakeside | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 1 |
| Rockledge | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 24 |
| West Melbourne | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Crestview | Oct 22 to Nov 26 | Mar 21 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 1 |
| Venice | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 25 |
| Ferry Pass | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 17 |
| Winter Park | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Ruskin | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Vero Beach South | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Fleming Island | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 1 |
| East Lake-Orient Park | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Golden Gate | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Apollo Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Citrus Park | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Silver Springs Shores | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 25 |
| Sebastian | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Wright | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 5 |
| Temple Terrace | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Leisure City | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Lutz | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Keystone | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Fish Hawk | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Palm City | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 23 |
| Pace | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 17 |
| Immokalee | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 23 |
| Tarpon Springs | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| South Bradenton | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
| Nocatee | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 31 |
| Groveland | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Eustis | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 2 |
| Northdale | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Bellview | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 14 |
| Westchase | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Edgewater | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Port St. John | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 25 |
| World Golf Village | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 1 |
| Oak Ridge | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 25 |
| Liberty Triangle | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 25 |
| Wekiwa Springs | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 24 |
| Bloomingdale | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 30 |
| Bayonet Point | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Bartow | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 24 |
| Jacksonville Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 31 |
| DeBary | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Brent | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 14 |
| Jasmine Estates | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Ensley | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 17 |
| Tavares | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 26 |
| Lynn Haven | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 15 |
| Zephyrhills | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 31 |
| Marion Oaks | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 25 |
| Holiday | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 20 |
| Florida Ridge | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 18 |
| Auburndale | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 15 |
| Hunters Creek | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Walton Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 5 |
| Minneola | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 29 |
| Lealman | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 17 |
| Midway | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Mar 1 |
| West Pensacola | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 14 |
| Punta Gorda | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Jan 21 |
| Panama City Beach | Oct 15 to Nov 30 | Feb 25 |
Questions
When should I plant garlic in Florida?
In Jacksonville, fall planting from October 15 to November 30. Across Florida the window opens between October 15 and October 22, depending on the local last frost.
How is this date worked out?
Plant cloves from 3 weeks before to 2 weeks after the first fall frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.
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