Garden Bed Math · Garlic bed plan
My garlic bed plan
Zip code: Station: USDA zone: Bed inside size: Variety:
| # | Step | Done | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Look up first fall frost: 1 in 10 and typical | ||
| 2 | Earlier, later or close to State College (Oct 26)? | ||
| 3 | My planting week | ||
| 4 | Bed measured inside the boards | ||
| 5 | Clove count from the calculator | ||
| 6 | Heads or pounds ordered | ||
| 7 | Mulch ready by the bed | ||
| 8 | Planting day: split heads, keep the big cloves | ||
| 9 | Cloves in: 2 in deep, 6 in apart, point up | ||
| 10 | Straw or shredded leaves on, same day | ||
| 11 | Early spring: straw moved between rows | ||
| 12 | June: harvest date written down |
Notes:
Source: University of Kentucky Extension, October is garlic planting time, checked October 8, 2026. Planning record, not a guarantee. Dates are extension advice and NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals; any year can differ. · gardenbedmath.com/zones/garlic-zones-6-7/