Garlic
Allium sativum
- Layer 6 · Roots
- Pest repellent
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to Central Asia, garlic is a widely cultivated bulbous herbaceous plant. In a food forest, it operates in the root layer and acts as an excellent companion, releasing sulphurous compounds into the soil that help to repel pests and fungal diseases.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Bulbous herbaceous plant up to 0.5 m
- Mature diameter: 0.15 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: It has antibacterial and antifungal properties and helps strengthen the immune system.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the garlic grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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