Garlic (Spring planted) Growing Guide

Allium sativum

Garlic (Spring planted)

Crop Rotation Group

Allium (Onion family) ●

Soil

Fertile soil enriched with plenty of compost.

Position

Sunny.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not usually required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Best grown from cloves, planted direct into holes with the pointed end up, in autumn or early winter.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Many varieties require a cooler period with temperatures under 10 degrees Celcius for the first one or two months.

Harvesting

Lever bulbs up from the soil with a hand fork 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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Pests which Affect Garlic (Spring planted)