When to Plant Garlic in Beckham County, OK
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.
Beckham County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 212 days.
At an elevation of 871 feet, Beckham County receives approximately 30 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Garlic during the growing season.
Beckham County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Garlic Planting Timeline — Beckham County, OK
Garlic Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest | December 22 | Dec 22 – May 4 |
| Fall Sowing | September 22 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
Plant 1" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | Harvest |
| February | Harvest |
| March | Harvest |
| April | Harvest |
| May | Harvest |
| June | — |
| July | — |
| August | — |
| September | Fall Sowing |
| October | Fall Sowing |
| November | — |
| December | Harvest |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
90–240 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 7b
📆 Growing Season
212 days in Beckham County
Growing Tips for Beckham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Garlic in Beckham County, OK?
Beckham County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 5. Plan your Garlic planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Beckham County, OK?
Beckham County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 5 and first fall frost is November 3.
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