Garlic

A slow-growing kitchen staple with intense flavour. Plant in autumn for the biggest bulbs and earliest harvest.

Waiting this month

First sprouts in 4–6 weeks to first shoots

Sow

Feb – Nov

Plant Out

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Harvest

Jun – Jul

Type

Outdoor

Difficulty

Growing Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sow

Transplant

Harvest

This month: Apr

Plan ahead for this crop

•Check growing conditions
•Prepare for next stage

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

5cm

Spacing

15cm

Germination

4–6weeks to first shoots

Thinning

No thinning needed — one clove per planting station

Grower's Note

Autumn planting (Oct–Nov) produces the largest bulbs. Break bulbs into individual cloves just before planting.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

4wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

12wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

8wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~24 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

TomatoLettuceCarrotSpinachBeetroot

Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 3–4 days

Sunlight

6+ hours direct sun

Watch Out For

! White rot persists in soil for years — avoid where garlic has failed before
! Rust on leaves reduces bulb size but rarely kills the crop
! Planting too shallow exposes cloves to frost heave

What You'll Need

Equipment for growing garlic

Modular Seed Tray

96-cell for precision sowing

Fine Rose Watering Can

Gentle shower for seedlings

Bamboo Canes

Pack of 20 × 120cm

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Garlic

Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

What You'll Need

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