Garlic in Zone 5a
Allium sativum
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Dec 21–Dec 28 |
| Estimated harvest | ~240 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Tomato — Garlic's sulfur compounds may deter spider mites on tomatoes.
Where to buy garlic seeds
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See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing garlic" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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