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Garlic (Allium sativum), Herb
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Garlic

Allium sativum

Traits

Zone 9a Hardy

Varieties We Bring In

StandardAllium sativum
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$6.95
From$2.75

Last received Nov 2, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet
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Pet toxicity: Toxic to dogs and cats

Pet safety guide

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.

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

Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October.

January, other month
February, other month
March, good window
April, good window
May, good window
June, other month
July, other month
August, other month
September, good window
October, good window
November, other month, this month
December, other month
This monthGood windowOther months

Seasonal care

Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.

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. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.

What is the recorded pet toxicity for Garlic?

Toxic to dogs and cats

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.