Garlic (Allium sativum)

Garlic

Latin Name: Allium sativum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Biennial

Propagation and planting information:

• Propagation method: asexual (offsets)
• Planting times (Southern Nevada): September
• Days to germinate: cloves sprout within a week when placed in water
• Depth: plant the sprouted cloves about 2” deep
• Spacing: 6” apart
• Time to harvest: about 6 months

Part of the plant that is eaten: 

• All parts are edible -- cloves, leaves, and flowers 

Recipes:

• TBA

Resources:

• Hansen, N. 2020, Propagation of Stems and Leaves, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

• Ford-Terry, I. 2020, YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 01: DIY 2-Liter Bottle Wicking System, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

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