Garlic

SpeciesAllium sativum

Also called garlic plant, allium sativum, hardneck garlic, softneck garlic

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Garlic
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination250–270 days

“Garlic cloves take 250-270 days to mature into a large bulb.” — Growing Garlic? Here’s How Long It Actually Takes to Grow

Days to maturity240–270 days

“It takes 250 to 270 days (8 to 9 months) for a garlic clove to mature into a large bulb.” — Growing Garlic? Here’s How Long It Actually Takes to Grow

Germination temperature32–50 °F

“If you plan to plant garlic in the early spring, chill the cloves between 32°F and 50°F for two months prior to planting.” — Growing Garlic? Here’s How Long It Actually Takes to Grow

Water1 inch per week

“about 1 inch of water per week” — Planting Garlic: When to Plant and How to Grow Garlic | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Hardiness zones3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

“3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b” — Planting Garlic: When to Plant and How to Grow Garlic | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Height6–8 in

from Green onion · “Harvest when the green tops reach 6 to 8 inches in height.” — How Long Do Green Onions Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide

Start indoors5.5–7 weeks before last frost

“8 weeks beforehand” — Planting Garlic: When to Plant and How to Grow Garlic | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Transplantafter the weather has cooled but before the ground freezes

“after the weather has cooled but before the ground freezes” — Planting Garlic: When to Plant and How to Grow Garlic | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Ready whenlower leaves begin to yellow

“lower leaves begin to yellow” — Planting Garlic: When to Plant and How to Grow Garlic | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Pestsmany common garden pests

“Garlic has a very powerful odor that it releases into the air through volatile oils, and many common garden pests will stay away from it.” — 14 Best Companion Plants For Garlic & 6 To Avoid Planting Plant NearExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandSear

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