When to Plant Garlic in Missouri
In Missouri, the time to plant garlic in fall runs from Oct 17 – Nov 14 in St. Joseph to Nov 4 – Dec 2 in St. Louis. In Kansas City, it's Nov 2 – Nov 30. The average first fall frost differs by about 3 weeks across the state (Oct 17 in St. Joseph, Nov 4 in St. Louis), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Garlic is planted in fall, around the first frost, and harvested the next summer. Cloves need a cold winter to form good bulbs.
- Plant: from the first fall frost up to 4 weeks after it.
Garlic planting dates in Missouri by city
| City | Zone | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 7a | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| Ballwin | 7a | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Belton | 6b | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| Blue Springs | 6b | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Cape Girardeau | 7a | Oct 25 – Nov 22 |
| Chesterfield | 7a | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Columbia | 6b | Oct 31 – Nov 28 |
| Creve Coeur | 7a | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Farmington | 6b | Oct 21 – Nov 18 |
| Florissant | 7a | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| Gladstone | 6b | Nov 2 – Nov 30 |
| Grandview | 6b | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Hazelwood | 7a | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| Independence | 6b | Oct 27 – Nov 24 |
| Jefferson City | 6b | Oct 31 – Nov 28 |
| Joplin | 7a | Oct 27 – Nov 24 |
| Kansas City | 6b | Nov 2 – Nov 30 |
| Kirkwood | 7a | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| Lake St. Louis | 6b | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| Lee's Summit | 6b | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Liberty | 6a | Oct 17 – Nov 14 |
| Maryland Heights | 7a | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Nixa | 6b | Oct 23 – Nov 20 |
| O'Fallon | 6b | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| Ozark | 6b | Oct 23 – Nov 20 |
| Raymore | 6b | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| Raytown | 6b | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| Republic | 6b | Oct 27 – Nov 24 |
| Rolla | 6b | Nov 1 – Nov 29 |
| Sedalia | 6b | Oct 22 – Nov 19 |
| Springfield | 7a | Oct 27 – Nov 24 |
| St. Charles | 6b | Oct 29 – Nov 26 |
| St. Joseph | 6a | Oct 17 – Nov 14 |
| St. Louis | 7a | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| St. Peters | 6b | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| University City | 7a | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| Warrensburg | 6b | Oct 21 – Nov 18 |
| Webster Groves | 7a | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| Wentzville | 6b | Oct 26 – Nov 23 |
| Wildwood | 7a | Oct 23 – Nov 20 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in Missouri, or the general guide to when to plant garlic.
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