Garlic is best planted before Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, on June 21st .
Garlic can take up to 8 months for a crop to be ready, so a dedicated, long-term growing bed is recommended. Garlic grows best in climates with a clear distinction in day length, from autumn to winter and into spring. The transition into longer days in spring is essential for the formation of good, plump bulbs.
We recommend growing garlic in Heat Zone 1 - 6 and Cold Zone 9b - 11. You can view your climate zone here.
The best garlic for you to grow at home – shipped Australia-wide
Heads of garlic are available from The Diggers Club until late April/May. We grow-out various garlic varieties and rate them for strength and richness of flavour, length of storage and size. Only the best are chosen and made available to our customers. We also source a selection of organic garlic from certified growers.
Selected varieties can be shipped Australia-wide including Melbourne Market and Garlic Dynamite. Browse our full range of garlic.
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