Garlic “Regular” – 3 pack

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a hardy perennial grown as an annual for its pungent, aromatic bulbs composed of multiple cloves enclosed in a papery skin. The plant emerges in early spring from a fall-planted bulb, forming a cluster of narrow, upright, grass-like green leaves that can reach up to 60 cm (24 inches) tall. Each clove within the bulb serves as a separate growth point, giving rise to a new plant. As the season progresses, hardneck varieties may send up a stiff, flowering stalk known as a “scape,” which curls before straightening and producing small bulbils if left unharvested. The mature bulb, harvested mid-summer, is typically 47 cm (1.53 inches) across, with white or purple-streaked skin depending on the variety.

• Size: Height: 1824 inches. Spread: 68 inches
• Planting Time: Fall (46 weeks before ground freezes)
• Soil: Loose, well-drained, rich in organic matter; pH 6.07.0
• Spacing: Plant cloves 510 cm (24 inches) apart, 5 cm (2 inches) deep, in rows spaced 30 cm (12 inches) apart
• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
• Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering as harvest approaches
• Mulching: Apply 510 cm (24 inches) of straw mulch after planting to insulate over winter and suppress weeds
• Fertilization: Lightly fertilize in early spring with a balanced organic fertilizer or compost
• Harvest: Mid to late summer when lower leaves begin to brown; cure bulbs in a dry, airy place for 23 weeks before storage
• Pests/Diseases: Watch for bulb rot in poorly drained soils and onion maggot in affected regions
• Fall planting ensures a strong root system before winter dormancy and leads to earlier, l