Garlic

Allium sativum

vegetable

Garlic is planted in autumn and harvested in summer. It's one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow, requiring minimal care once established.

Common Problems

Select the problem your Garlic is experiencing to get a treatment guide.

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Yellow Leaveschevron_right

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Slow Growthchevron_right

Care Guide

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Light

Full sun.

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Water

Lightly — once a week. Stop watering when leaves yellow.

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Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Raised beds ideal.

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Fertiliser

Nitrogen-rich feed in spring.

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Temperature

Needs cold period (vernalisation) to form bulbs.

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Humidity

Low to moderate.

Toxicity

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Toxic to cats and dogs in large quantities.

Common Diseases

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Common Pests

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.