How to Grow Spanish Roja Garlic
Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Spanish Roja'
Your complete guide to growing Spanish Roja Garlic.
📷 Wikipedia: GarlicWhen to Plant Spanish Roja Garlic
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | December – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | December – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | December – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | December – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | December – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | December – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | December – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | November – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | October – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | October – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | September – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | September – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | September – December |
Companion Plants for Spanish Roja Garlic
✓ Good companions
Garlic repels cabbage worms, aphids, and cabbage root maggots
Garlic repels carrot rust flies and nematodes while improving carrot flavor
Garlic deters aphids and slugs that commonly damage lettuce leaves
Garlic deters aphids, spider mites, and may reduce fungal diseases
Garlic deters aphids, Japanese beetles, and may reduce black spot disease
Garlic repels aphids and leaf miners while not competing for nutrients
Garlic repels slugs, aphids, and may deter rodents from berry patches
Garlic repels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms that attack tomatoes
✗ Keep away from
Garlic's allelopathic compounds can stunt asparagus growth and development
Garlic inhibits nitrogen fixation by rhizobia bacteria in bean root nodules
Garlic compounds interfere with pea growth and nitrogen fixation process
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
