Vegetable · Amaryllidaceae family · with preparation per the EMAornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
garlic
Allium sativum
In short a 10-second read
Garlic (vegetable) grows to 0.3–0.45 m tall and 0.2–0.3 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun, in average soil. Plant out in February–March, October–December. Harvest in June–October. Hardy to −31 °C.
× spread 0.2–0.3 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun, in average soil. Hardy to −31 °C.
Sun
Elsewhere it will grow less well.
Soil and water
average · watering: little
Soil: loamy, humus-rich, sandy, clay
Soil pH 6–7.5
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Pruning
remove flower stems (May–June)
Planting out
bulb: October–December; bulb: February–March
Harvest
June–October
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −31 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −31 °C
- Dies back in winter and regrows in spring
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When is garlic harvested?
In June–October.
Does garlic tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does garlic need?
At maturity 0.2–0.3 m wide and 0.3–0.45 m tall; recommended spacing 15 cm.
Does garlic survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −31 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
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Preparation and use · garlic
How to prepare it.
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: bulb
Powdered herb from a pharmacy
A ready-made product. The exact method is in the package leaflet.
For: as an adjunct to help prevent atherosclerosis EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Powdered herb EMA 4.2
- How it is used
- By mouth EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 300–750 mg EMA 4.2
- Daily total
- 900–1,380 mg a day EMA 4.2
- Split
- Split into 3–5 doses EMA 4.2
- Long-term use
- Can be used long-term EMA 4.2
Method
- 1
Weigh out 300–750 mg of powder.
EMA 4.2 - 2
Split the daily dose of 900–1,380 mg into 3–5 doses.
EMA 4.2
Dosage
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powdered herbfrom a pharmacypart: bulb | 300–750 mg EMA 4.2 | 900–1,380 mg a day in total EMA 4.2 | From 18 years · adults, elderly | Split: split into 3–5 doses · Long-term use: can be used long-term EMA 4.2 | |
| Adults only EMA 4.2 | |||||
Who should not use it
- Adults only EMA 4.2
- If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant EMA 4.3
- During saquinavir/ritonavir therapy EMA 4.3
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended) EMA 4.6
Cautions
- Avoid for 7 days before surgery (bleeding risk). EMA 4.4
- With a bleeding tendency or blood-thinning medicines, use only after consulting a doctor. EMA 4.5
- If symptoms get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.4