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Garlic is easy to grow and can be grown year-round in mild
climates. In cold climates, cloves can be planted in the
ground about six weeks before the soil freezes, and harvested
in late spring. Garlic plants are not attacked by pests. They
can suffer from
pink root, a disease that stunts the roots and turns them
pink or red. Garlic plants can be grown close together,
leaving enough room for the
bulbs to mature, and are easily grown in containers of
sufficient depth.
There are different types or subspecies of garlic - most
notably hardneck garlic and softneck garlic. It is important
to get the right kind of garlic for your latitude, as garlic
can be day-length sensitive. Hardneck garlic is generally
grown in cooler climates, and softneck garlic is generally
grown closer to the equator.
For more information about garlic and other bulbs, please
refer to
https://happydiyhome.com/bulb-flower-types/
Normally, garlic is stored warm (above 25 °C) and dry with
good ventilation, to keep it dormant (so that it does not
sprout). It is traditionally hung but can also be stacked in
warehouses; softneck varieties are often braided in strands
called "plaits" , "braids" or
grappes. Garlic is sometimes kept in oil to produce
flavoured oil, however the practice requires measures to be
taken to prevent the garlic from spoiling or burnt. Untreated
garlic kept in oil at room temperature can support the growth
of deadly
Clostridium botulinum. Peeled cloves may be stored in wine
or vinegar in the refrigerator. Commercially,
Chinese
garlic is stored in cold storage warehouses at -3 °C, also
dry.
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