Garlic – Indoor Growing Guide

🧄 Garlic – Indoor Growing Guide

Scientific name: Allium sativum
Type: Bulb vegetable
Light: Full Sun – 10–12 hours under LED grow light Spider Farmer SF2000
Water Needs: Moderate – allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Loose, well-draining mix, pH 6.5–7.0 (use our Soil Blend Box)
Container: 6-inch deep pot (minimum 6 inches wide per bulb)
Temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)
Difficulty: Easy
Growth Time: 8–10 months for bulbs; 3–4 weeks for green shoots
Companion Plants: Tomatoes, Lettuce, Carrots
Not Recommended With: Peas, Beans, Strawberries

🌱 Tips for Success

• Plant garlic cloves (pointed side up) 2 inches deep in moist soil.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Provide at least 10 hours of strong light per day for good bulb development.
• Harvest green shoots for garlic greens or allow bulbs to mature fully.
• Stop watering two weeks before harvest to let bulbs dry naturally.

💧 Watering Tip

Garlic dislikes soggy roots — water when the top inch of soil feels dry to prevent rot and fungus.

🌼 Fun Fact

Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world — ancient Egyptians used it for both flavor and medicine!