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 plant, releasing sulphurous compounds into the soil that help repel pests and fungal diseases.

See which trees garlic grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

No account needed.

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

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.