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White Garlic Seeds
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Traditional food found in every culinary culture, white garlic has a strongly distinctive flavour and boasts numerous qualities that translate into benefits for those who consume it. It has significant antioxidant, antibiotic and antiparasitic properties. Each bulb, white in colour, holds a number of cloves ranging from 6 to 14, depending on its size.
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- White garlic seeds
- The white garlic plant
- How to sow white garlic
- How to grow white garlic
- Tips for growing white garlic
- Diseases and pests of white garlic
- Properties of white garlic
- Nutritional values of white garlic (per 100 g)
White garlic seeds
White garlic, botanically known as Allium sativum, is one of the oldest and most widespread foods in culinary culture worldwide: the ancient Egyptians already cultivated it and considered it a true remedy. As mentioned, each bulb holds a number of cloves ranging from 6 to 14, wrapped in a characteristic white tunic that sets this variety apart from pink and red garlic. It is the most widespread type in Italy, valued both for culinary use and for its well known beneficial properties.
The white garlic plant
Garlic belongs to the Liliaceae family (or Amaryllidaceae according to more recent classifications) and is a perennial bulbous plant, though grown as an annual in the home garden. The stem is made up of long, ribbon-like, hollow green leaves that can reach about 60 centimeters in height. The small, whitish or pinkish flowers are gathered in umbrella-shaped inflorescences and rarely produce true seeds: propagation almost always happens vegetatively, by planting the individual cloves, also called bulbils.
The white variety in particular is known for its excellent yield and storage capacity: in dry conditions the bulbs can stay intact for up to 7-8 months after harvest, a real advantage that makes it the most common choice in Italian kitchens.
How to sow white garlic
White garlic is traditionally sown in autumn, between October and December, choosing the largest, healthiest cloves from the bulb, complete with their skin, and planting them with the tip facing upward at a depth of about 4-5 centimeters. The recommended spacing is 10-15 centimeters within the row and 30-40 centimeters between rows, to give the bulb enough room to develop. In colder climates, sowing can be delayed until early spring.
How to grow white garlic
The ideal soil is loose, well-drained and rich in organic matter: garlic strongly dislikes waterlogging, so watering should always be limited and regular, avoiding excess especially during the rainiest months. Fertilizing should be done about twice a year with slow-release granular fertilizer, supporting bulb development without forcing growth.
The full growing cycle takes 4 to 8 months: harvest happens in summer, once the above-ground part of the plant has completely dried out. Harvested bulbs should be cleaned of soil and left to dry in the sun before being braided or bundled for storage in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Tips for growing white garlic
White garlic also grows well in pots, as long as it is placed in full sun with a well-draining substrate: in this case it is even more important to make sure no water pools at the bottom of the container. In open ground, garlic also plays a valuable companion-planting role: grown alongside tomatoes, strawberries or carrots, it naturally helps keep many common garden pests away.
Diseases and pests of white garlic
The most common issues are downy mildew and rust, both favored by excess moisture in the soil or foliage: proper spacing between plants and good drainage remain the best prevention. Among insects, garlic can occasionally be attacked by thrips and aphids, generally manageable with natural treatments based on soft soap or plant macerates.
Properties of white garlic
As mentioned, white garlic has significant antioxidant, antibiotic and antiparasitic properties, recognized since ancient times and now confirmed by numerous scientific studies. It is rich in sulfur compounds, including allicin, responsible for both its pungent aroma and much of the benefits attributed to this food. It is traditionally used as a natural remedy to support the immune system, especially during the colder months.
Nutritional values of white garlic (per 100 g)
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Vitamin C: 31 mg
- Potassium: 401 mg