Garlic is a a herbaceous, annual, bulbous plant grown for its pungent, edible bulb.

Garlic is believed to have originated from Asia.

Garlic growing countries in the world are China, India, South Korea, Egypt and Russia.

Garlic growing states in India are Karnataka, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh

• Kingdom:  Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class:  Liliopsida
• Order:  Liliales
• Family:  Liliaceae
• Genus:  Allium
• Species: sativum

Bulbs are the most economically important part of Garlic cultivation

Garlic is a hardy perennial which can be grown in a variety of soil types.

The plants perform best when planted in a light, well draining, organic loam with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

The plant grows well in cool weather but will tolerate a temperature range from 9–28°C.

Garlic should be planted in an area that receives full sun for most of the day.

Garlic cultivation requires a period of cold followed by a period of light and heat in order to develop properly

• The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
• Biotic Causes:
  • Major Pests: Leaf Miner, Onion Maggot, Thrips and Mites.
    
  • Major Diseases: Downy Mildew, Purple Blotch, Rust and White Rot.
• Abiotic Causes:
  • Dwarfism
  • Die-back