Annual vegetable
Garlic plant profile
Allium sativum
An annual vegetable for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Garlic
Fall planting
1 week after your first fall frost to 2 weeks after your first fall frost
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- 1 in / week
- Planting depth
- 2 in
- Soil pH
- 6 to 7
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Spacing
- 6 in apart, rows 30 in
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: bulb mites.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Growing garlic in home gardens
University of Minnesota Extension. Supports fall direct-sowing timing (direct). Checked 2026-06-11.
- How to Grow Garlic in Your Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-11.
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Garlic (Allium sativum) entry
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Supports pet-safety verdicts for dogs and cats. Checked 2026-07-18.