Growing Garlic

Allium sativum : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
  P P P                

(Best months for growing Garlic in South Africa - Humid sub-tropical regions)

  • P = Plant cloves
  • Easy to grow. Plant cloves. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 10 - 12 cm 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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21 Apr 17, Pillet (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can I get Garlic seedlings service provider in KZN .
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30 Apr 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Look online. www.seedsforafrica.co.za list garlic. There are sure to be others as well.
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21 Apr 17, Petros (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I want to start a small garlic farm . I'm staying at Highflats near IXOPO . My question is how long does it takes to be ready for market Second question my area is suitable to plant garlic? Thanks Petros. Please note - Gardenate is NOT intended for Farming questions. (Ed:)
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30 Apr 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
I would advise you to discuss your plan with your Agriculture Department (Government). They will have a better understanding of suitable varieties and also how to grow them in your area. Look them up on the internet.
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17 Apr 17, Ingrid (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi, I am in Knysna South Africa (not sure if I have chosen the right climate zone?). I would like to plant garlic asap and wonder if it is too early and whether it would suit a shady area in my veg garden?
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20 Apr 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Garlic prefers cooler conditions so plant the clovves in April or May for haresting later in the year.
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16 Apr 17, Lisa (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I'm in fort Beaufort I want to plant garlic where can I get seedlings
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17 Apr 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
You can sometimes buy garlic seed online but it is easier to buy cloves from a nursery or garden centre and plant them as per this site. It is OK to buy it from fruit shops and supermarkets as long as it is not imported from Asia as there are diseases there that you do not want in your garlic.
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09 Apr 17, Christo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I want to plant 6 hectares garlic in Swartruggens erea north west province under drip irrigation. Can I plant till end of April.
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10 Apr 17, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You could plant garlic into early may as well. It may be advisable to discuss your proposal with your local Agriculture Department so you can get the best yield from a venture of this size. They should also be able to advise you on water saving as well.
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Would like to find out, can we plant carlic with sucess in Hopefield Western Cape.

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