Variety traits

Vegetation period of garlic

Allium sativum L.

The vegetation period of garlic is counted from mass emergence to harvest maturity and varies from 75 to 120 days depending on the biological form and cultivar type.

In the reference 15 varieties crop Garlic, where this is mentioned in the description.

The vegetation period is calculated from the moment of mass leaf emergence until the phase of harvest maturity is reached. Maturity is determined visually by a set of signs: yellowing of the lower leaves, lodging of the pseudo-stems in non-bolting forms, or straightening of the scape and cracking of the inflorescence spathe in bolting forms.

The duration of vegetation depends on the biological form: winter bolting varieties have a cycle of 110–120 days, winter non-bolting ones — 90–110 days, and spring varieties — 75–90 days. This indicator is subject to variability depending on the agro-climatic conditions of a particular year.

Adherence to vegetation timelines is critical for crop quality. Premature harvesting leads to underdeveloped bulbs and a deficiency of protective scales, while delay leads to cracking, which reduces storability. The duration of the cycle also influences the choice of predecessors in crop rotation and the intended use of the produce.

General information about the subject — on the page Vegetation period.

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Varieties of Garlic mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.