Garlic

Garlic is the common name of Allium sativum species, from Alliaceae family.

Also known as: clove garlic.

Features of Garlic

Height to 12-24 inches. Spread to 9-12 inches. Zone 4-9. Perennial.

garlic-scented, linear, long leaf.

clustered, white or pink flower in summer.

clove-formed, garlic-scented, pungent, white and pink bulb.

Growing Garlic

Using Garlic

Culinary

Marinade
Add chopped garlic to marinades. Make cuban mojos. (Use bulb)

Meat
Garlic bulbs are widely used to flavour lamb, beef, pork and many other meat dishes. (Use bulb)

Sauce
Add to curry, pesto, allioli, and many other sauces. (Use bulb)

Starches
Make garlic bread. (Use bulb)

Vegetable
Add chopped garlic to vegetable stir-fry. Roast garlic to accompany potatoes. (Use bulb)

Medicinal

First-aid
Apply garlic juice to insect bites. (Use bulb)

Medicine
May inhibit cancer growth. (Use bulb)

Medicine
Eat raw as a decongestant to ease cold symptoms. (Use bulb)

Supplement
Incorporating garlic in the diet can help reduce cholesterol and benefit the health of heart and blood system. (Use bulb)

Traditional Remedies

• Skin » insect bite
• Respiratory » sinus, cold and flu
• Digestive » indigestion, diarrhea
• Disorder » diabetes, cancer
• Other » worm, high cholesterol, detoxification, high blood pressure

Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.

Cautions

• Please consult with your doctor before using garlic for health related purposes.

Notes

Eating too much garlic may give you halitosis (bad breadth).

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