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Garlic 'Silverskin'

Allium sativum

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'Silverskin' is a Garlic variety in the Allium genus with a scientific name of Allium sativum. Silverskin grows as an Annual and is a Herb. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Normally grows with a forb-like habit.

Silverskin Garlic is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Garlic 'Silverskin'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Silverskin is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 8 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Silverskin likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Silverskin from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm).

Transplanting Silverskin

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Silverskin is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Silverskin

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Garlic 'Silverskin' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Silverskin exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Silverskin plant. Herb
Hardiness Is Silverskin frost hardy? Very Hardy
Harvest Time When is Silverskin ready for harvest? Late Spring
USDA Zone Range What zones does Silverskin grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 8 pH Range The level of acidity for Silverskin. 6.0 - 7.0
Sun How much sunlight does Silverskin need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Silverskin require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Silverskin need in order to germinate? 0°C / 32°F to 25°C / 77°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Silverskin in? -20°C / -4°F to 29°C / 84°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Silverskin? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Silverskin 10.0 cm / 3.9 inches
Edible? Is Silverskin edible? edible

How long does Silverskin take to grow?

These estimates for how long Garlic 'Silverskin' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Silverskin to germinate? 91 days Average 91 days | Min 10 days | Max 173 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Silverskin? + 5 days Average 5 days | Min 5 days | Max 5 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Silverskin is ready for harvest / bloom? + 126 days Average 126 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Silverskin? = 222 days

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