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When to Plant Garlic in Saint Petersburg, Florida (33708)

Location

Saint Petersburg, Florida

ZIP Code

33708

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Garlic directly outdoors around your last frost date when soil starts to warm.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium sativum
Days to Maturity 240 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 6"
Type Bulb
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inch bulb)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

2" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

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Growing Garlic in Zone 10b

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Saint Petersburg, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 15, 2026. Garlic grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.