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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08 May 23, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Probably yes. If you could grow it other times it would say so. Plants need certain soil temperature to germinate and climate conditions to grow and mature.
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27 Mar 23, Tony (Australia - tropical climate): I live in Townsville and want to see if we can grow garlic. Any suggestions?
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03 Apr 23, (Australia - tropical climate): Good friable soil not too rich. Plant anytime in the next 3 mths.
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17 Mar 23, Donna (USA - Zone 9b climate): Can I plant garlic now (mid March) I have some that has sprouted... or to late this year?
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07 May 23, Douglas Peterson (USA - Zone 9b climate): I have had great success here in Las Vegas and you can grow just about any type you want- but it needs to be planted in mid to late October. I will be harvesting in 3-4 weeks.
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16 Apr 23, Michelle (USA - Zone 9b climate): It needs cold stratification. So it too late for yours in our zone. Next year put some in the frig in October, then plant late December or early January. Need to use Softneck garlic.
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21 Mar 23, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate): It doesn't recommend growing in your climate zone.
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12 Mar 23, Kay (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I live in Logan and would love to grow garlic but have had no success so if you can provide name of garlic and where to get the corms please Thanking you Kay
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28 Mar 23, Elena (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Italian Pink is suitable for our climate
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17 Mar 23, marco (Australia - sub-tropical climate): google .organic shop vegetables. you can pick up 3 organic hard neck for about 10 dollars ... australian red for gold coast or logan ...soak in water , i use worm compost water for 1 night before planting ..
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Garlic has a long growing season. The old saying "Plant on the shortest day and dig on the longest day" is the easiest way to remember how long. If it is planted in good soil you won't need to fertilize it. In the hot months water regularly, it doesn't like long dry periods.

- Liz

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