How to Care for Allium sativum (Garlic)

Korean name: 마늘

Garlic is a perennial plant in the Liliaceae family, growing multiple bulbs from its roots. It has long, slender leaves and blooms small white or light purple flowers in spring. Known for its strong aroma, it is mainly cultivated for culinary use.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Family: Amaryllidaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Central Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: edible, beginner-friendly, cold-hardy, fragrant
• Also known as: Garlic

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in bright indirect sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil dries out.
• Soil: Well-draining fertile soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Allium sativum?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Allium sativum?

It likes Grow in bright indirect sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-draining fertile soil is ideal..

Is Allium sativum safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Allium sativum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..