Garlic Seeds – Allium sativum Vegetable Plant

Garlic is a cool-season bulb-forming vegetable grown for its underground cloves and upright green foliage. Plants develop slender leaves and form compound bulbs divided into multiple cloves at maturity. This species is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and vegetable plots. Garlic performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and is typically planted in cool seasons for harvest in the following growing period.

Features

• Cool-season bulb-forming vegetable
• Produces compound bulbs with multiple cloves
• Upright green foliage growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
• Adapted to cool growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for seasonal garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Allium sativum
• Common Name (US): Garlic
• Seed Type / Variety: Allium sativum
• Growth Habit: Bulb-forming perennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Fall (preferred) and Early Spring
• Growing Season: Fall through Summer (next year harvest cycle)
• Sowing Season: September-November and February-March
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 50-75°F (10-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; reduce watering as bulbs mature
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 4-6 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart