Allium sativum

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Allium sativum
Also known as: Garlic
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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Vegetable
Format: Smal
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.20 m
Growth Rate: -
Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Glue, Fungicide, Repellent

Description

Garlic - can be used both raw and cooked. It is widely used, especially in Southern European cuisines, as a flavoring in various dishes, both raw and cooked. Garlic is a flavorful and nutritious addition to food, but due to its strong taste, it is mainly used in small quantities in salads and hot dishes. The bulbs can reach a diameter of up to 6 cm. The leaves of garlic can be eaten raw or cooked. They are chopped and added to salads, and they are generally milder in flavor than the bulbs. In China, garlic is often grown for its leaves, which can even be harvested in mild winters in the middle of winter. The flowering stems are used as seasoning and can sometimes be found in Chinese stores. Sprouted garlic seeds can be added to salads.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 31/08

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Arbutus unedoxaera
Strawberry Tree 		Garlic can enhance the flavor of the fruits and improve their growth.
Asimina triloba
Papaw 		Garlic helps repel pests that may be attracted to the pawpaw tree.
Broussonetia kazinoki
Kozo 		Garlic can deter pests that may harm the paper mulberry tree.
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry 		Garlic's strong scent can mask the fragrance of the paper mulberry, confusing pests.
Cudrania tricuspidata
Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush 		Garlic may improve the overall health of the Cudrania by deterring harmful insects.
Cydonia oblonga
Quince 		Garlic produces chemicals that can help protect the quince tree from disease.
Diospyros kaki
Persimmon 		Garlic can attract beneficial insects that promote the health of persimmon trees.
Diospyros lotus
Date Plum 		Garlic increases soil fertility, benefiting the growth of lotus persimmon.
Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon 		Garlic can repel pests that threaten the health of the American persimmon.
Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat 		Garlic may help protect loquat trees from fungal infections.