Growing Guides

Garlic Bulbs ready to plant in USDA growing zone 6
When to Plant Garlic by Zone: A Complete Guide
A complete zone-by-zone guide to garlic planting timing across the US — from Zone 3 to Zone 10, with variety recommendations for each region. Read more...
Softneck garlic curing in the barn in July
Best Garlic for Southern Climates
Southern gardeners can grow exceptional garlic — you just need the right varieties. Softnecks and Creole types were made for warm winters. Here's your complete guide. Read more...
Best Garlic for Cold Climates
Best Garlic for Cold Climates
Cold climates produce some of the best garlic in the world. Here's why hardneck varieties thrive in northern zones — and which ones to grow. Read more...
Garlic thriving in a warm, southern, sunny climate near the ocean
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 10
Zone 10 is the most challenging zone for garlic — but with the right varieties and pre-chilling techniques, you can still grow flavorful bulbs. Here's how. Read more...
Artichoke softneck garlic before planting in the warm climate of USDA zone 9
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 9
Zone 9 gardeners can absolutely grow great garlic — with the right varieties. Softnecks and Creole types thrive in your warm winters. Here's everything you need to know. Read more...
Freshly harvested Inchelium Red garlic in early summer
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 8
Zone 8 gardeners can grow exceptional garlic — you just need to choose the right softneck and Creole varieties built for mild winters. Here's your complete guide. Read more...
Garlic bulbs broken into individual cloves before planting in compost rich soil
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 7
Zone 7 is where softnecks take center stage — but select hardnecks still perform well. Here's the full guide to growing garlic in Zone 7. Read more...
Jana and Geoff planting garlic in October
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 6
Zone 6 is one of the most versatile garlic-growing zones in the US — supporting every variety we carry. Here's what to plant and when. Read more...
Hardneck garlic cloves ready to plant in October on Garlic Gods farm
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 5
Zone 5 is prime garlic-growing territory — cold enough for the best hardnecks, warm enough to add softneck options. Here's what to plant and when. Read more...
Korean Red hardneck bulbs with frost crystals and a snowy winter backdrop.
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 4
Zone 4 gardeners have excellent options for growing bold, flavorful hardneck garlic. Here are the best varieties to plant and exactly when to get them in the ground. Read more...
Garlic peeking through the snow in early spring
Best Garlic Varieties for Zone 3
Zone 3 gardeners can grow exceptional garlic — you just need the right cold-hardy hardneck varieties. Here's exactly what to plant and when. Read more...