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Garlic (Lahsun)
Allium sativum
Medium difficultyGarlic is planted as both Kharif (June-July) and Rabi (October-November) crop in Indiadepending on the region. In northern statesit's typically September-Novemberand in hilly areasMarch-April.
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
High
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Min pot size
null" pot
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Start from
Propagated via individual cloves. Select healthy, large cloves from a whole bulb. Plant them pointed-end up, flat-end down, about 2 to 3 inches deep and spaced 4 to 6 inches apart. Sow during the onset of winter (October to November in Indian plains).
About Garlic (Lahsun)
Garlic is grown by planting individual cloves, pointy side up and root end down. Prefers full sun, loose well-drained soil, and a cool growing period; bulbs are ready when the lower leaves yellow and dry.
Growth stages
Stage 1
Germination & Early Seedling
Day 1–20
Stage 2
Vegetative Growth
Day 21–90
Stage 3
Bulb Initiation
Day 91–130
Stage 4
Bulb Enlargement & Maturation
Day 131–160
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 161–170
Common pests and diseases
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