🌿 Garlic – Outdoor Growing Guide

Needs cold phase – autumn planting optimal.

Frost Sensitivity
Very Low
Min. Night Temperature
-4°C
Safe transplanting threshold
Optimal Day Temperature
8–28°C
Ideal daytime range
Planting Season
Early Spring
Typical planting window

📅 When to Plant Garlic?

Garlic (also known as Knoblauch) belongs to the Vegetables category and is suitable for outdoor planting from Early Spring onwards.

Use the Growing Temperature Sum (GTS) as a guide: Garlic can be safely transplanted once the local GTS has passed the threshold for Early Spring and no frost is expected. GrowPilot.guide calculates the current GTS for your location automatically.

🗓️ Tip: Always check the 10-day weather forecast before planting outdoors. The GTS is a helpful guide but does not replace a frost check for your specific area.

❄️ Frost Sensitivity & Protection

Garlic is very frost-hardy and survives even hard freezes. Can be planted in late winter or very early spring. Minimum night temperature: -4°C (ideal, not a strict requirement).

🌡️ Optimal Temperatures

Garlic grows best at daytime temperatures between 8°C and 28°C. Night temperatures should not fall below -4°C.

🍄 Mold & Rain Tolerance

Garlic is relatively robust against mold and tolerates wetter conditions well. Still, always avoid waterlogging.

Rain sensitivity: High – Prolonged rain can cause damage – protection with a film cover or roof overhang is recommended.

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