Growing Garlic

Everything you need to know — from choosing seed to curing bulbs. Whether you plant a few cloves or a whole field, these guides will help you grow with confidence.

There are many vegetable crops that can be grown in the average garden, but there are few as easy and rewarding as growing garlic. Whether it's planting the bulbs in fall when most other crops are finished growing or the enjoyment of seeing the young garlic plants popping out of the ground first in spring, garlic keeps things interesting all year.

Garlic growing can be as simple as planting a few bulbs in a flower bed for fun or as elaborate as growing an entire field with thousands of plants to sell to customers. No matter how much garlic you grow or what your purpose for planting is, the same basic principles can be used for both large and small growers.

If you're a serious garlic grower or someone who wants to learn as much as possible, we highly recommend reading through the growing pages listed below.

Step-by-Step Guides

Choosing Seed

Learn how to select the right garlic varieties for your climate, soil, and growing goals.

Best Soils

Discover the soil conditions that produce healthy plants and large, flavorful bulbs.

How To Plant

Follow simple planting steps to give your garlic the best possible start.

Weeding Strategies

Keep weeds under control to maximize garlic growth and bulb development.

Watering Garlic

Understand when and how much to water for strong, productive plants.

Removing Scapes

Learn why and when to remove garlic scapes to encourage larger bulbs.

Harvesting Garlic Bulbs

Know the signs of maturity and the best time to harvest your garlic crop.

Drying & Storing Garlic

Drying, curing, storage methods and how long garlic will keep.

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