Kodaikanal Malai Poondu

CultivarAllium sativum 'Kodaikanal Malai Poondu'

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Garlic (the species)
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Days to germination250–270 days

from Garlic · “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

from Garlic · “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

from Garlic · “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

from Garlic · “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

from Garlic · “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

from Garlic · “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

from Garlic · “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

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

Pestsmany common garden pests

from Garlic · “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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