When to Plant Garlic in Manitoba
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.
Manitoba spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.
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Click your county for exact Garlic planting dates based on your local frost dates.
Garlic Planting Calendar for Manitoba
▸ Zone 3b ~135 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 10 · First frost: September 22 · 135 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest | November 10 | Nov 10 – Dec 15 |
| Fall Sowing | August 11 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
▸ Zone 4a ~145 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 6 · First frost: September 28 · 145 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest | November 16 | Nov 16 – Jan 11 |
| Fall Sowing | August 17 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
▸ Zone 4b ~155 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 1 · First frost: October 3 · 155 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest | November 21 | Nov 21 – Jan 16 |
| Fall Sowing | August 22 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
Growing Tips for Manitoba
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.
Garlic in Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Garlic in Manitoba?
Planting dates for Garlic in Manitoba depend on your USDA zone. Manitoba spans zones 3b, 4a, 4b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.
What zone is Manitoba for planting?
Manitoba contains USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.