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Vegetables

Garlic

Allium sativum

Garlic is a bulbous perennial plant known for its strong flavor and aroma. It is widely used as a seasoning and has medicinal properties. Garlic bulbs consist of multiple cloves, which are the edible parts. It is important in various cuisines and has been used for centuries for its health benefits, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Calculate System for Garlic
400.00–600.00mm
Water Need
120 days
Season
30.00–60.00cm
Root Depth
20,000 kg/ha
Yield
222,222
Plants/ha

Growth Stages

Season: Mar – Aug (120 days)

Initial
Kc 0.400
30 days
Development
Kc 0.700
40 days
Mid-Season
Kc 1.000
60 days
Late
Kc 0.800
30 days

Garlic can be grown in various climates but thrives best in well-drained soils. Different varieties include hardneck and softneck garlic, each with unique characteristics and uses.

Water Requirements

Season Total: 400.00600.00 mm
Water Stress Sensitivity: High
Salt Tolerance: Low
Water Productivity: 12.000 kg/m³

Recommended Methods

Drip Irrigation90.00%Furrow Irrigation50.00%

Soil Compatibility

Optimal pH range: 6.0 – 7.5

Sandy Loam
AWC100.00mm/m
Drainagegood
Drainage: Well-drained soils preferred
Organic Matter: 3.00%
Soil should be rich in organic matter. Incorporating compost can improve soil structure and fertility.

Climate Compatibility

Temperature range: 10.0°C – 25.0°C

Temperate Continental
ETo: 1.006.00 mm/day
Temp: -20.0°C – 30.0°C
Frost: high
Mediterranean
ETo: 3.007.00 mm/day
Temp: 5.0°C – 35.0°C
Frost: low
Frost Tolerance: Moderate frost tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Moderate heat tolerance
Garlic prefers cooler temperatures for bulb development. In hotter climates, provide some shade during peak heat.

Planting Layout

30.00cm
Row Spacing
15.00cm
Plant Spacing
222,222
Plants per ha

Nutrient Requirements (kg/ha)

Nitrogen (N)100 kg/ha
Phosphorus (P)50 kg/ha
Potassium (K)150 kg/ha
30
Calcium (Ca) kg/ha
20
Magnesium (Mg) kg/ha
15
Sulfur (S) kg/ha
Schedule: Apply nitrogen in 2-3 splits during the growing season, with phosphorus and potassium at planting.
Organic Matter: 3-5% organic matter recommended

Yield Information

20,000
kg/ha
0.100
kg/plant
0.450
Harvest Index
Quality Factors: Size, firmness, flavor intensity

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