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Garlic

Written by the GrowByCity Editorial Team · Updated April 2026
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Plant in fall, harvest in summer. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -15°C, garlic performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 5°C and 20°C. Give it full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and moderate, even watering throughout the growing season, and expect to harvest in roughly 240-270 days. A staple of kitchen gardens and allotments, it rewards even first-time growers with a generous harvest.

Harvest 240-270 days
Temp Range -15°C — 25°C
Frost Tolerant ❄

Quick Answer: How to Grow Garlic

Garlic takes 240-270 days to harvest. It grows best in 5–20°C with full sun and moderate watering. Garlic is frost tolerant and can handle temperatures down to -15°C. It can be grown in 350 cities worldwide.

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Growing Requirements

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Moderate
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Harvest
240-270 days

Temperature Range

5-20°C
-10°C 45°C
Optimal: 5–20°C Tolerates: -15–25°C
Tropical suitable: No
Cities growing: 350 of 350

Growing Tips

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Expert Tips

Plant individual cloves pointed end up, 5cm deep. Hardneck varieties for cold climates. Can be planted 2-3 weeks before the last expected frost, giving it a head start on the growing season. Water steadily but avoid soggy soil. A 5-cm layer of organic mulch helps balance moisture and suppress weeds.

Quick Facts

  • Grows in 350 of 350 cities
  • Available in 7 regions worldwide
  • Temperature range: -15°C to 25°C
  • Optimal growing: 5°C to 20°C
  • Harvest in 240-270 days

Did You Know?

  • 🌱 Garlic is frost-tolerant, meaning it can survive light frosts and even thrive in cooler temperatures.
  • 🌱 Garlic needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.

Step-by-Step Growing Guide

Garlic is planted in autumn and harvested the following summer — it requires a cold period (vernalisation) of at least 40 days below 10°C to trigger bulb formation. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil at pH 6.0–7.0, amended with compost but low in nitrogen. Separate heads into individual cloves just before planting; choose the largest outer cloves for the best-sized harvest. Plant each clove pointed-end up, 5cm deep and 15–20cm apart in rows 30cm apart. Mulch with 8–10cm of straw immediately after planting to insulate over winter and suppress weeds. Water sparingly in autumn, not at all in winter, and regularly (2.5cm per week) in spring as leaves grow. Remove flower scapes (curling seed stalks) from hardneck varieties in early summer — this redirects energy to bulb growth and gives you the delicious garlic scape bonus ingredient. Stop watering completely 2–3 weeks before harvest to avoid skin disease. Feed with a nitrogen fertiliser in early spring when leaves emerge, then switch to phosphorus and potassium in late spring.

Common Pests & Problems

Onion white rot (Sclerotium cepivorum) is the most destructive garlic disease — fluffy white mycelium at the base of plants and small black sclerotia in soil. It persists in soil for 20+ years; remove all affected plants and soil immediately, and never grow alliums in that bed again. Leek rust (Puccinia allii) produces bright orange pustules on leaf surfaces — harvest earlier than planned if rust is severe, and improve air circulation. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) cause silver-streaked, distorted foliage — spray with insecticidal soap or spinosad, and use reflective mulch to deter.

Harvest & Storage

Harvest when the lower 3–4 leaves have browned but 5–6 green leaves remain — each green leaf corresponds to one wrapper layer around the bulb. Dig with a fork rather than pulling by the stem. Leave bulbs on the soil surface on a dry day to cure for 1–2 hours, then move to a shaded, well-ventilated space and cure for 3–6 weeks until the necks and outer skins are completely papery. Cured garlic stores at cool room temperature (13–18°C) with low humidity for 6–12 months. Softneck varieties store longer than hardneck types.

Popular Varieties

Rocambole (a hardneck type like Spanish Roja) has rich, complex flavour with easy-to-peel cloves and beautiful purple-streaked skin — the flavour benchmark but stores only 4–6 months. Music is a porcelain hardneck with enormous, easy-to-peel cloves and bold heat that mellows beautifully when roasted — stores well for a hardneck at 6–8 months. Inchelium Red is a softneck artichoke type with mild, complex flavour and outstanding storage of 9–12 months. Silverskin is the longest-storing softneck — up to 12 months — the variety used for supermarket braided garlic.

Companion Plants for Garlic

✓ Good Companions

These plants grow well alongside Garlic:

RoseTomatoPepperBeet

✗ Avoid Planting Near

Keep these plants away from Garlic:

BeanPeaAsparagus

Learn more about companion planting.

Where to Grow Garlic

Garlic can be grown in 350 cities across 7 regions worldwide

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Europe

80 cities
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Asia

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North America

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Africa

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South America

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Oceania

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Middle East

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Goiania, BR hard
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Guayaquil, EC hard
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La Paz, BO hard
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Lima, PE hard
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Manaus, BR hard
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Port of Spain, TT hard
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Manama, BH hard
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Muscat, OM hard
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Tabriz, IR hard
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When should I plant garlic in my city?

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Can I grow garlic in winter?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garlic

When should I plant garlic?

The best time to plant garlic depends on your local climate. Garlic grows best in temperatures between 5°C and 20°C (can tolerate -15°C to 25°C). Garlic is frost tolerant, so it can be planted earlier in spring or later in fall. Check your city's planting calendar on GrowByCity for exact planting months.

Can garlic grow in tropical climates?

Garlic is not well-suited for tropical climates. It prefers cooler conditions with temperatures between 5°C and 20°C. In tropical areas, it may bolt, fail to fruit, or suffer from heat stress. Consider growing it in cooler seasons or at higher elevations.

How long does garlic take to grow?

Garlic typically takes 240-270 days from planting to harvest. It requires full sun and moderate watering. Plant individual cloves pointed end up, 5cm deep. Hardneck varieties for cold climates. Can be planted 2-3 weeks before the last expected frost, giving it a head start on the growing season. Water steadily but avoid soggy soil. A 5-cm layer of organic mulch helps balance moisture and suppress weeds.

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Last updated: March 2026 · Climate data from NOAA, FAO, USDA

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