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Garlic

Sown Oct–Nov · 130–160 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for garlic.

Its window is Oct–Nov. That opens in October, 1 month from now.

What can go in this month, from the same spice group — soonest to crop first

Saffron 90–110 days Celery Seed 140–170 days Asafoetida (Hing) 4–5 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Rabi
Sowing Oct–Nov
Duration 130–160
Spacing 15 × 10 cm
Soil pH 6.0–7.0
Water 350–500 mm
Temperature 12–24 °C
Seed rate 500–600 kg cloves
Yield 8–12 t
Watch for Thrips, purple blotch, basal rot

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

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