Garlic seeds produce a cool-season perennial plant commonly grown as an annual in home gardens and small planting areas. The plants develop upright, narrow foliage and are well adapted to temperate climates with cool growing seasons. Garlic performs best when planted in well-drained, fertile soil and grown in full sun. It is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and small plots where consistent moisture and proper spacing support steady growth through the season.
Features
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Cool-season plant with upright, narrow leaf growth
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Suitable for home gardens and raised bed planting
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Adaptable to a range of temperate climate conditions
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Performs well with consistent moisture and good soil drainage
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Suitable for seasonal garden planting
Specifications
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Scientific name: Allium sativum
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Common name (US): Garlic
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Seed type / variety: Garlic type
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Growth habit: Perennial grown as an annual
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USDA hardiness zones: 3–9
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Planting season: Fall; spring planting in cold regions
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Sowing season with specific months per zone:
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Zones 3–4: Plant September–October or April
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Zones 5–6: Plant October–November or March
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Zones 7–9: Plant October–December
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Germination time and conditions: 7–14 days under cool, moist soil conditions
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun
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Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering needs: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
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Mature plant size: 12–24 inches tall
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Plant spacing: 4–6 inches between plants