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| Identification |
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Genus
Allium
Species
sativum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
garlic
Family
ALLIACEAE
Specimen number
S11998
Data source
MedPl p56;UnVeg p185
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
10"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is needed for Allium sativum to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antibiotic
expectorant
diaphoretic
hypotensive
anticoagulant
hypoglycemic
anthelmintic
lowers cholesterol
immunostimulant
Medicinal parts
Bulbs
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Allium sativum is typically used as a flavoring. Garlic has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antibiotic, as an expectorant, as a diaphoretic and as a hypotensive. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The bulbs and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Clumps
Crop spacing
6"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
fall and winter
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Bulbs
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. Typical crop spacing is 6". It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is fall and winter. Propagation of Allium sativum can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Allium sativum has an annual life cycle.
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