When to Plant Garlic in Pacific County, WA
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.
Pacific County, Washington is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 194 days.
At an elevation of 14 feet, Pacific County receives approximately 47.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Garlic during the growing season.
Pacific County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Garlic Planting Timeline — Pacific County, WA
Garlic Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest | December 17 | Dec 17 – Jun 3 |
| Fall Sowing | September 17 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
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 | Harvest |
| 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 9a
📆 Growing Season
194 days in Pacific County
Growing Tips for Pacific 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 Pacific County, WA?
Pacific County is in Zone 9a with an average last frost of April 18. Plan your Garlic planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Pacific County, WA?
Pacific County, Washington is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is April 18 and first fall frost is October 29.
Your Pacific County Garden Planner — Free
A 22-page printable planner built for Pacific County (Zone 9a). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.