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Georgia Fire Garlic — Onions & alliums

240-270days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Plant cloves pointed end up, 2 inches deep in fall, 4-6 weeks before hard frost in northern areas, later in mild winter regions.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate water, reduce significantly 3-4 weeks before harvest
Soil: Well-drained, loose soil rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season, planted in fall

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Creamy white bulb wrappers with pinkish clove skins
Size: 2-3 inch diameter bulbs with 8-12 cloves
Shape: Round, slightly flattened bulbs
Flavour: Hot and spicy with strong garlic flavor that mellows when cooked

In the kitchen

Excellent for cooking, roasting, and making garlic powder. Stores well for 6-8 months.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites, nematodes
Diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot, rust
Resistance: Good resistance to white rot and fusarium basal rot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
5	—	—	April – May	December – November
6	—	—	April – May	December – November
7	—	—	March – May	December – November
8	—	—	March – April	November – December
9	—	—	February – March	October – December
10	—	—	January – March	October – December
11	—	—	January – February	September – December
12	—	—	January – February	September – December
13	—	—	January – February	September – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesGarlic repels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms that commonly attack tomatoes

CabbageGarlic deters cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles while improving cabbage flavor

CarrotsGarlic repels carrot flies and root maggots, while carrots help break up soil for garlic bulbs

LettuceGarlic protects lettuce from aphids and slugs without competing for nutrients

RosesGarlic reduces aphids, black spot, and Japanese beetles on roses

PeppersGarlic repels aphids and spider mites while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

SpinachGarlic protects spinach from leaf miners and aphids with minimal root competition

StrawberriesGarlic deters slugs, aphids, and spider mites that damage strawberry plants

Avoid

BeansGarlic inhibits nitrogen fixation by beneficial bacteria in bean root nodules

PeasGarlic stunts pea growth and interferes with their nitrogen-fixing capabilities

AsparagusGarlic can stunt asparagus growth and reduce spear production through allelopathic effects

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 143
Protein (g): 6.62
Fat (g): 0.38
Carbohydrate (g): 28.2
Fibre (g): 2.7
Vitamin C (mg): 10
Selenium (µg): 9.8

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the onions & alliums growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Georgia Fire Garlic?

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