Growing Garlic

Allium sativum : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

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								P	P

(Best months for growing Garlic in USA - Zone 5a regions)

P = Plant cloves

September: Garlic can overwinter. Cover with a good layer of mulch . In areas where frost persists into March/ April, expect to harvest your garlic in June/July.

October: Garlic can overwinter. Cover with a good layer of mulch . In areas where frost persists into March/ April, expect to harvest your garlic in June/July.

Easy to grow. Plant cloves. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 4 - 5 inches apart
Harvest in 17-25 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Dill, Tomatoes, Parsnips
Avoid growing close to: Asparagus, Beans, Brassicas, Peas, Potatoes

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06 Sep 23, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): A cool dry place.
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12 Jul 23, Judy (Australia - temperate climate): Hi I live just west of Toowoomba. I found a head of garlic in my fridge that is shooting all over the place! Is it ok to plant the cloves now?
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17 Jul 23, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): yes
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06 Jul 23, Pitso Maseko (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): What type of soil is suitable for growing a garlic ? Between hard neck and soft neck which test best?
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03 Jul 23, Fezeka (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Hi there. I'm interested in planting Garlic. What is the differences between hardneck and softneck garlic ? What variety / cultivar is best for sub-tropical and summer rainfall areas ?
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05 Jul 23, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Softneck garlic has leaves that remain soft and flexible even when mature, while hardneck garlic typically has thicker and more brittle skin. Softneck garlic, which is often found in grocery stores due to its longer shelf life and mild flavor, is a preferred choice for most recipes. In the tropics, it is advisable to grow softneck garlic as it tends to perform better in warmer weather conditions.
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14 Jun 23, Thomas (USA - Zone 7b climate): If I plant garlic cloves in August in Zone 7B when would they be ready to harvest?
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16 Jun 23, (USA - Zone 7a climate): They should take 17-25 weeks before they're ready to harvest
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11 Jun 23, Allan (Australia - temperate climate): Can I grow Garlic next to Onions.
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11 Jun 23, (Australia - tropical climate): Onion, garlic, shallots, and leeks are all vulnerable to onion maggots, so they don't make good companion plants for each other. These maggots can easily move from plant to plant, causing significant damage. To prevent their spread, it's best to plant these allium plants far apart from each other.
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