When to Plant Garlic in Trego County, KS
Garlic is a pungent allium planted in fall and harvested the following summer. Hardneck varieties produce edible flower stalks (scapes) and are more cold-hardy.
Trego County, Kansas is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 21 and the first fall frost is October 16, giving you a growing season of approximately 178 days.
At an elevation of 618 feet, Trego County receives approximately 30.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Garlic to ensure they mature before fall.
Trego County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.6-7.8
Drainage
Well Drained
Plant Planting Risk Windows
Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.
Plant Water Budget
Water stress score is 8/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching
Garlic Planting Timeline — Trego County, KS
Garlic Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Sowing | September 4 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
Plant 1" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | — |
| April | — |
| May | — |
| June | — |
| July | — |
| August | — |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
90–240 days
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
USDA Zone
Zone 5b
Growing Season
178 days
Growing Tips for Trego County
Plant individual cloves pointed end up in fall, 6 weeks before ground freezes. Mulch heavily with straw. Harvest when lower leaves begin to brown but 5-6 green leaves remain.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Garlic in Trego County, KS?
Trego County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of April 21. Plan your Garlic planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Trego County, KS?
Trego County, Kansas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 21 and first fall frost is October 16.
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