In Maine, it is probably not a good time to plant garlic now. Usually, recommendations are for around October 1 for the northern tip of the state, to around October 15 in the central section, and November 1 at the very southwest corner of the state. For further advice for your area, you might contact your county’s Cooperative Extension.
In areas that get a hard frost, you can plant garlic as early as 6 to 8 weeks before the first expected fall frost date, before the ground freezes. The aim is to give a long enough period before the ground freezes for the plant to develop good roots, but not enough time to for it to form top growth before freezing temperatures set in.
In Maine, it is probably not a good time to plant garlic now. Usually, recommendations are for around October 1 for the northern tip of the state, to around October 15 in the central section, and November 1 at the very southwest corner of the state. For further advice for your area, you might contact your county’s Cooperative Extension.
In areas that get a hard frost, you can plant garlic as early as 6 to 8 weeks before the first expected fall frost date, before the ground freezes. The aim is to give a long enough period before the ground freezes for the plant to develop good roots, but not enough time to for it to form top growth before freezing temperatures set in.