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 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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27 May 22, David doodwin (USA - Zone 9a climate): when do I plant garlic and onions
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30 May 22, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Change the zone at the top of the page to USA -9a (If that is correct for you) - then find onions in the Vegetables and Herbs tab. Do the same for Garlic. You will get an idea of suitable planting times in your zone.
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13 May 22, CJ (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate): HELLO THERE PLEASE HELP I WANT TO PLANT TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, LETTUCE, HOT PEPPERS , BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC & ONIONS. I LIVE IN OSHAWA NORTH ONTARIO IN A CONDO SO CAN ONLY PLANT IN CONTAINERS. I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HELP - THANK YOU
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13 May 22, Janice (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Good day I started planting garlic in April 2022,when do I harvesf
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21 Sep 22, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): You can start checking your garlic crop now. Look at the leaves and if you can count 5 to 6 leaves browining from the bottom up then it's time to harvest.
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18 May 22, anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): About 5-6 months time
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25 Apr 22, Penny (USA - Zone 5b climate): How do I grow California softneck garlic in zone 5B, to be PLANTED in the spring?
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09 Oct 22, (USA - Zone 6b climate): we put ours in mid october and get good sized heads by mid july to end of july
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26 Apr 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): The guide says Sept - Oct planting - if that isn't your Spring then it won't grow.
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12 Apr 22, Barbara White (Australia - tropical climate): I want to try growing garlic in the tropics what type would you recommend
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