Growing Garlic

Allium sativum : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

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								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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10 Oct 22, (USA - Zone 6b climate): You had better be quick about it.
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30 Sep 22, Barb (USA - Zone 5b climate): How often do you water the garlic? What are garlic frills??? I think that is the word....when the tops start to curl.
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30 Oct 22, Jo (USA - Zone 5b climate): Scapes are only grown from the hardneck garlic. Once they coil around 1-2 times it’s important to cut close to the stem so the plant doesn’t expend it’s energy growing the scape not the bulb. Once the scapes grow the bulbs are usually ready to be harvested a month or so thereafter! Hardnecks are great for cooler zones and softnecks for warmer climates. For storage though softnecks are much preferred as they can store well 6-9 months whereas hardneck bulbs usually only 3-6 months.
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03 Oct 22, (USA - Zone 4b climate): Your soil should be moist but not really wet. Try watering 2-3 times a week depending on how hot it is.
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09 Sep 22, Donna (USA - Zone 7b climate): I’m in 7b. Will garlic thrive in pots and standing gardens?
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20 Sep 22, Brian Simpson (USA - Zone 6b climate): Pots are the best place to grow your garlic, make sure you give it lots of fertilizer and do not plan more then 3 garlic bulbs. I started growing ma few in pots this year and they already starting to grow or sprout out, and I'm planting some in pots in a few weeks. So to answer the question Yes it thrive in Pots, raised beds or a small inground garden. Come check out harvest for 2022 on social media
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14 Sep 22, Anonymous (USA - Zone 7b climate): It says to plant now. It all comes down to how fertile your soil is and whether you water them enough. Pots require more attention.
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18 Aug 22, Clifford S Foy (USA - Zone 8a climate): bOUGHT GARLIC FROM cOSTCO LAST YEAR AND IT BLOOMED BEAUTIFUL BUT NO GARLIC. wHAT i DID WRONG??
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04 Sep 22, (USA - Zone 6a climate): Did you plant it the right time of the year.
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18 Aug 22, Kristi (USA - Zone 8b climate): Hello, we’d like to purchase garlic to grow in FL zone 8b. Which types would you recommend? Thanks so much!
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