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This species can spread aggressively. Check local guidance before planting, and avoid letting it escape into the wild.
Allium sativum 'Georgian Fire'
Garlic is a hardy bulbous herb in the Amaryllidaceae family that grows to approximately 60 cm tall. It is grown for its pungent edible bulbs, which are composed of individual cloves and are used extensively in cooking worldwide.
Allium sativum 'Solent Wight'
A fellow Amaryllidaceae — similar growing habits to Georgian Fire Garlic
Direct-sow Georgian Fire Garlic outdoors about 4 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 15 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 210 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Well-drained soil; light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils are suitable. Does not grow well with weed competition.
