Garlic Growing Guide
Allium sativum
Crop Rotation Group
Allium (Onion family) ●
Soil
Rich soil with plenty of compost added.
Position
Sunny.
Frost tolerant
Yes.
Feeding
Not usually required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Best grown from cloves, planted direct into holes, pointed end up in autumn.
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Notes
Many varieties require a cooler period with temperatures under 10 degrees celcius for the first one or two months.
Harvesting
Dig up bulbs when leaves start to turn yellow. Clean them and let them dry out over a few days before storing.
Troubleshooting
Watch for winter weeds. Plants left in the ground too long often have loose bulbs that do not store well.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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