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Container growing guide

Garlic

Lehsun / Vellulli

A plant-and-forget winter bulb. Long to mature but almost zero day-to-day fuss.

BulbmediumseasonalCool season

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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Nov.

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Garlic monthly sowing suitability
Month	Suitability
January	Possible
February	Possible
March	Not recommended
April	Not recommended
May	Not recommended
June	Not recommended
July	Not recommended
August	Not recommended
September	Good
October	Best
November	Best
December	Good

Growing requirements

Sun: 6–8 hours direct light
Water: Low
Shade tolerance: Low
Container: 12L (12 inch pot)
Soil depth: 20 cm
Support: None
First harvest: 150 days from sowing
Lifecycle: 160 days

Timeline

Germination: about 12 days.

Flowering begins: around day 0.

First harvest: around day 150.

Harvest window: roughly 15 days.

Terrace notes for Garlic

Lowest day-to-day effort of any crop here, but ties up a pot for five months. A satisfying slow-burn winter project.

Care tips

Plant the biggest cloves, pointed end up.
Water sparingly — garlic rots in wet soil.
Harvest when the lower leaves brown off.

Common pests

Thrips

Common diseases

Rust
Basal rot

Questions about growing Garlic

Can I grow Garlic or Lehsun / Vellulli in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Garlic can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 6-8 hours of direct light and a container around 12L.

Which month is best to sow Garlic?

The best sowing months for Garlic are Oct–Nov. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Garlic need?

Garlic works best in a container around 12L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Garlic take to harvest?

Garlic usually reaches first harvest in about 150 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 15 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Garlic?

Watch for Thrips and Rust, Basal rot. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.