When to plant Garlic in Maine
In spring, from Mar 10 – Apr 1 in Auburn to Apr 15 – May 15 in Sanford.
In fall: USDA's 1967 table lists garlic as generally spring-planted in every place here. Newer advice from your state's extension service may differ.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring |
|---|---|
| Auburn | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Augusta | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Bangor | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Biddeford | Apr 1 – May 1 |
| Lewiston | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Portland | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Saco | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Sanford | Apr 15 – May 15 |
| South Portland | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Waterville | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Westbrook | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for garlic.