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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14 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate): I think it takes awhile for garlic to germinate. Probably more about the seasons changing - summer to autumn. It is only now just starting to become cooler. A reasonable watering 1-2 times a week depending on how hot it is and if the soil dries quick or not.
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05 Apr 20, Roland Philip (Canada - Zone 2a Sub-Arctic climate): Hey pal. In canada right now. Looking to relocate to Caribbean , will that be a tropical climate. Few pointers on growing garlic in Caribbean tropical climate. Soil type Amt. Of water Start date for planting Thank u regards
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06 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate): I would suggest you look up tropical and sub-tropical climates in Australia or USA etc and check what they do there.
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05 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - tropical climate): You can try growing garlic in the tropics but it needs chilling in a fridge to get it ready to grow.
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27 Mar 20, Frank Dart (Australia - arid climate): I have only a small garden being in a unit, I have Zucchini, Capsicum,Tomatoes, Radish and Rhubarb in the bed will Garlic be compatible with them. Frank
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29 Mar 20, Ruth (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Gdday Frank! no problem, just don't plant any beans or peas near garlic, they don't like each other!!! happy gardening, stay healthy & happy!!
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28 Mar 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Go to garlic and read what is compatible with it and what is not.
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20 Mar 20, TIME SALANOA (New Zealand - temperate climate): Hi i am really try to find a place in NZ to buy a garlic to plant in my garden,any help for me please.Thanks.
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23 Mar 20, Raych (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Just buy NZ Garlic from the fruit shop (which will still be open during quarantine), break it apart and plant the largest cloves and eat the little ones.
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23 Mar 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): GOOGLE - where to buy garlic in NZ.
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