Scientific Name: Allium Sativum

Cultivars (Variety): Elephant Garlic

Planting Dates:

Area 1: October 1-November 30

Area 2: September 15-November 15

Area 3: September 1-October 31

Harvest Guidelines: Harvest when the first bottom leafs turn brown.

Common Diseases/Disorders in NM: Garlic is susceptible to most onion diseases, including Botrytis, pink root rot, powdery mildew, and purple blotch. Onion thrips can be a major problem on garlic.

Special Considerations: Not a true garlic but related to a leek; large segmented bulbs with milder flavor than true garlics.

• Guide H-234: Garlic Production in NM