General Information:

  • Category- Vegetable
  • Binomial Name- – Allium sativum
  • Common Names- Garlic
  • Spread- 4-6 inches**
  • Height- 12 inches**
  • Average Production- 25-30 cloves per bulb
  • Days to Maturity- 150-170 days

Nutrition Values:

  • Calories:  149
  • Water: 58.6%
  • Sugar: 0.67 grams
  • Protein: 6.36 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 33.06 grams
  • Fiber: 2.1 grams
  • Fat: 0.5 grams

Vitamins–

  • Vitamin C: 31.2 mg
  • Thiamin(B1): 0.2 mg
  • Riboflavin(B2): 0.11 mg
  • Niacin(B3): 0.7 mg
  • Pantothenic acid(B5)- 0.596 mg
  • Vitamin B-6: 1.23 mg
  • Folate: 3 mcg
  • Chlorine: 23.2 mg

Minerals–

  • Sodium: 17 mg
  • Calcium: 181 mg
  • Iron: 1.7 mg
  • Magnesium: 25 mg
  • Manganese: 1.67 mg
  • Phosphorus: 153 mg
  • Potassium: 401 mg
  • Zinc: 1.16 mg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit

Environmental Requirements:

  • Soil-  Sandy and Loam
  • Soil Moisture- 20%
  • Soil pH- 6.0-7.0
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant-  Winter (September-October)
  • Temperature range- 16-35 Celsius

Tips to Grow Garlic:

  1. Arrange good quality seeds or cloves of garlic.
  2. Soil should be fertile and well-drained. 
  3. Place cloves 2 to 4 inches apart and 2 inches deep, in their upright position. Plant in rows spaced 6 inches apart.
  4. Add aged compost and manure for better growth.
  5. Harvest when the tops just begin to yellow and fall over, but before they are completely dry.
  6. Plant garlic every 3-4 weeks for continuous supply.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

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