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When to Plant Garlic in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Fall Planted

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Plant Bulbs (Fall) Friday, January 1, 2027

Pro Tip: Plant Garlic bulbs right around Zone 11A's first fall frost, once soil cools — roots establish before the ground freezes.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium sativum
Days to Maturity 240 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6+ hours)
Plant Spacing 6" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Garlic

Good Companions

TomatoPepperBrassicasCarrotRose

Avoid Planting Near

BeanPeaAsparagus
See the full companion planting guide for Garlic →

Cities in Zone 11A

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Growing Garlic in USDA Zone 11A

Garlic (Allium sativum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Garlic is planted in fall — put bulbs in the ground around Friday, January 1, 2027 so roots establish before winter.

Expect to harvest your Garlic approximately 240 days after planting.