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Garlic
beginner difficulty · hardiness zones 3–9
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- September–October
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Available
Hardneck varieties handle cold winters better; softneck varieties store longer.
Production planning estimate
Plan around bulbs per 32 sq ft bed
A starting estimate is 40 bulbs per 32 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
32 sq ft per garden bed
Starting plan
— garden beds
Planning note: Plant cloves in fall for a harvest the following summer.