Garlic
Allium sativum
Garlic is an easy-to-grow bulb that prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Plant cloves in autumn for a summer harvest, water regularly during active growth, and cut back watering once the leaves begin to yellow. Harvest when the lower leaves brown and allow bulbs to cure in a dry, ventilated space before storing.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged; Reduce Watering As Bulbs Mature
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 4″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Clove, Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 15, 2011 by EOL − Valter Jacinto (cc-by-nc-sa)
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