Herb
Garlic
Allium sativum
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardAllium sativum
Sizes & Pricing
From$2.75
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet
About Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a cool-season bulb crop grown for its pungent, clove-filled bulbs. In NE Florida zone 9b, plant vernalized cloves in October–November; bulbs mature by late spring before summer heat sets in. Vernalize cloves in a paper bag in the refrigerator for 10–12 weeks before planting for reliable harvest. Starting at $2.75.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun — at least 6–8 hours daily. In NE Florida, plant in October or November after vernalizing cloves in the refrigerator for 10–12 weeks; harvest by spring before summer heat arrives.
Water
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist throughout the cool growing season. Reduce watering as leaves begin to yellow and bend, signaling bulb maturity. Good drainage is essential — garlic rots in waterlogged soil.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil amended with compost. Fertilize with a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting and again in mid-season. In NE Florida, vernalize cloves 10–12 weeks in the refrigerator (in a paper bag, away from produce) before planting in fall.
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Common questions
Is Garlic a good plant for St. Augustine?
Garlic is a herb for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.