Overall Suitability Map Click for Small Map   Legend:   OverallSoil TexturepHDrainagePrecipitationTemperatureGrowing DaysWinter Minimum

Common Name(s): Garlic; softneck garlic
Family: Liliaceae
Growth Habit: Winter Annual
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 90 to 280 (days)
Temperature:

Abs.Max=95° (F)	Opt.Max=86° (F)
Opt.Min=64° (F)	Abs.Min=41° (F)

Precipitation: 30 to 63 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -51° (F)
Soil pH: 6 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Well drained sand or silt loam
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day
Light Intensity: Clear
Comments:
Grown as annual in mild climates. Does not typically produce a seed Commonly used in California for commercial mass production. Some varieties suitable for cold climates. Best in areas of low levels of humidity and precipitation.
Diseases:
Rhizoctonia, Rust
Uses:
Additive - flavoring
Woodiness:
Herbaceous
Climate:
Tropical-rainy, subtropical, temperate
Geographical Origin:
Only cultivated

Click for Small Map
 
Metric Units