Growing Garlic

Allium sativum : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
								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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14 Sep 20, Jett Town (USA - Zone 9b climate): I live in zone 9b and the commercial farmers harvest their garlic in June and July. Garlic grows well here. I believe that it is planted in January - the soft neck type.
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06 Aug 20, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate): Read the notes here and then think about your climate, weather and soil temperatures. If it says you need this this and that and you don't have those conditions then it is not likely to grow. Some crops are cool weather some need warm/hot temps.
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05 Jul 20, Mike mahaffy (USA - Zone 8a climate): What is the most flavorful garlic? In Central South Carolina (Zone 8A), is hard neck, or softneck garlic, better to plant?
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23 Jun 20, Simeon Tshwene (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): How do I grow garlic
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24 Jun 20, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I suggest you google
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08 Jun 20, Sharon Rogers (Australia - tropical climate): We live in wet tropics on Mt Bartle Frere. We have garlic cloves now shooting and raised garden beds. What chance do we have and if so what natural fertilzers and when to use them.
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09 Jun 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Have good draining soil also. You are growing in the drier part of the year.
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09 Jun 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Also google about garlic and read up.
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09 Jun 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Buy rooster booster from Bunnings or go to a farm produce supplier and buy an organic fert. Both of those may only sell 15-25kg bags. Or go and see if you can buy a smaller quantity from Bunnings nurseries or Coles Woolworths. You could try Seasol or something similar but make sure it has NPK %.
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27 May 20, paul hansard (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Where do I buy Garlic bulbs & ginger to grow ? Please.
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It does say plant May to July. You can try it under shade cloth if you like. Because it is not the right time to plant it may not grow very well. Research it on the internet.

- Mike

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