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How to Grow and Care for Garlic

Garlic, also known as Cultivated garlic, Common garlic, Poorman's treacle, Churl's treacle, Clown's treacle

Garlic thrives in well-drained soil with adequate sunlight. Key care points include ensuring proper planting depth, typically 1-2 inches deep with spacing of about 4 inches between cloves. Mulching is crucial to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Garlic requires minimal additional care, making it a generally easy plant to grow for both novice and experienced gardeners.

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Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Garlic

ToughnessMedium
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Watering ScheduleEvery 1-2 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeMid spring, Early spring, Late winter, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Hardiness Zones
5-11
ToxicityToxic to Pets
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Garlic displays a distinctive morphology, where its bulbs are segmented into individual cloves. Each clove is encapsulated within a delicate, papery sheath, with the whole bulb generally adopting a layered spherical form. The cloves, when clustered, provide a compact and sturdy structure, which typically measures around 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) in diameter. These features are critical for the identification of garlic, offering a recognizable silhouette and feel, especially when distinguishing it from close relatives within the same botanical family.
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