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.
- 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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