General Culture: Click for monthly care information.
Grow in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. In the St. Louis area, bulblets (cloves) are perhaps best planted in fall but need the protection of a good winter mulch (e.g., straw). In very cold winters, the bulblets may not survive. Bulblets may also be planted in early spring. Fall plantings generally produce larger bulbs for harvest. Plant bulblets 2” deep with the pointed end up. Harvest in late summer after the leaves turn brown and begin to fall over. Dry bulbs for several days before storing in a cool, dry location.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Garlic is a bulbous member of the onion family. It is grown in herb and vegetable gardens for its segmented bulbs, which are commonly used in cooking. Foliage consists of aromatic, linear, flattened, grass-like green leaves. A central scape topped by an umbel of pinkish-white flowers rises from each clump of leaves to 18” tall in summer.
Problems: Click for detailed list of pests and problems.
No serious insect or disease problems. Root rot may occur in wet, poorly-drained soils.
Uses:
Garlic is usually planted in herb gardens and vegetable gardens.
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