How far apart should I plant Garlic?

Space Garlic about 6 inches apart within the row, with 12 inches between rows. Mulch heavily after fall planting for winter protection.

How deep do I plant Garlic?

Plant Garlic at a depth of 2 inches, pointed end up.

Good companions for Garlic include tomatoes, carrots, beets. Avoid planting near beans, peas.

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Space Garlic 6 inches apart within the row, and keep 12 inches between rows. Mulch heavily after fall planting for winter protection.

Plant spacing	6 in (15 cm) apart
Row spacing	12 in (30 cm) apart
Planting depth	2 inches, pointed end up
Sunlight	Full sun
When to plant	Fall, before the ground freezes
Days to maturity	240
Good companions	tomatoes, carrots, beets
Avoid near	beans, peas

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Each clove becomes a bulb, so 6 inches keeps bulbs from competing underground.

Plant near: tomatoes, carrots, beets.

Keep away from: beans, peas.

How far apart should I plant Garlic?: Space Garlic about 6 inches apart within the row, with 12 inches between rows. Mulch heavily after fall planting for winter protection.
How deep do I plant Garlic?: Plant Garlic at a depth of 2 inches, pointed end up.
What grows well with Garlic?: Good companions for Garlic include tomatoes, carrots, beets. Avoid planting near beans, peas.