“How to Start Garlic Farm”
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  • James odhiambo said on February 25, 2012
    I do humbly request for information on where I can get best garlic seeds from. I live in Nairobi kenya and hope to plant garlic in my 4 Acres in south Nyanza, Ndiwa district. Please Assist me
  • Ketema said on February 28, 2012
    Hi there!!! i am ketema, from addis abeba-Ethiopia. i do have three projects on garlic production on regional village, oromia states. but i want to have info on profitable seeds,and where can i get the seeds? thanks!
  • Elton Edward said on March 9, 2012
    I am interested in starting garlic farming in Marondera, Zimbabwe. May you please assist with information on how i can start the farming business...thank you
  • gichia azimio said on March 18, 2012
    hi, i would be delighted to learn more on garlic production and marketing. how do i get superior quality cloves? how long do i have to store the cloves and at what kind of environment to facilitate the to start rooting and shooting? or do i plant the without subjecting them to any special treatment? please advice accordingly. am a novice in this field but so interested in this. thanks.
  • Balakrishnareddy said on March 20, 2012
    Hi This is balakrishna from Tirupathi. We will start garlic farming. Please help me how to farming garlic and also cost to implement garlic farming
  • mesh said on March 21, 2012
    I AM ETHIOPIAN GARLIC FARMER IN BALE,KEBIRA SHAYYA. BEING DYNAMIC IS GOOD FOR YOUR PROFIT FOR IT DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE UPON YOUR SPECIFIC SEASONAL PRODUCTION TIMES. I URGE ALL TO SHARE OUR AREAL EXPERIENCES. ALSO USE COMPOST AND MECHANICAL WEEDING THAN CHEMICALS. DON GIVEUP!!
  • Tijjani said on March 27, 2012
    Hi, i am Tijjani, i live in Kaduna a northern part of Nigeria, i have interest in garlic production but lack the basic knowledge about the handling of this plant, please i am desperately in need of your assistance. Thanks looking forward for your kind assistance.
  • Andre thomas said on April 3, 2012
    I'm Andre from Tanzania, I live in Morogoro region,I would like to know common garlic, d'se, treatment, spacing, favorable climate condition ,spacing, how long does it take from sowing in seed bed to harvesting. Is there any seeds of garlic? What is the difference of using seeds and bulb as planting materials.
  • martin mwenda said on April 3, 2012
    i am a small scale farmer based in kenya, east africa, eastern province,and would like to practice garlic farming. please assist me on how to go about it .thank you
  • mabel maribell said on April 4, 2012
    i want 2 begin to plant garlic, am in uganda, give me help, please.
  • chakravarthi said on April 10, 2012
    Hi, i have been in farming at naivasha region. i would like to go for garlic and ginger farming in the same region or any other parts in kenya/uganda, would you advice me about profitability and same time can i over come chinese quality. Regards chakravarthi
  • rodney mwasha said on April 12, 2012
    i'm small scale farmer i am staying in tanzania near to Dares salaam i'm interested in growing garlic onion please assist me on relevant material on this thanks
  • Savinder Singh said on April 15, 2012
    HI, i am keen to start a business with garlic. here soil is sandy and water is moderate for the crop. please give me the suggestion. Bhiwani, Haryana, India.
  • feleke wolde said on April 17, 2012
    Hi, I am on the way to start a business with garlic near Addis Aababa, Ethiopia so p/s advise me about good seed and the profitability. Thanks
  • knowledge mushandu said on April 17, 2012
    i'm in Nelspruit S. Africa. May you beef me up with the following information about garlic farming: suitable season; inrow & inter row spacing ; where i can get the seed; fertilizers to apply.
  • gary sigretto said on April 19, 2012
    Owenton, KY Have a few acres of rich low acidic plowed ground just waiting for the garlic crop to be planted. Water and proper drainage is available at this location. Also the labor to make this a reality is motivated. Some basil is in a neighboring plot area. Garlic is needed to finish this Italian Farm. Can you furnish me with any help in getting the garlic in the ground. Thanks, Gary Sigretto
  • purity kagunda said on April 23, 2012
    I live in Kikuyu Kabete County - Just started Garlic with a number of lines - I not sure with the changes in weather now & then they will reach Maturity -Do I require any Fertilize for the plant?
  • Yonas said on May 20, 2012
    hi, I have a small size 2 hectare farm, planning to grow garlic, my canal irrigated land is located in Ethiopia, the rain season starts on June and ends in the middle of September, can you please provide me about the season, good fertilizers, spacing between the plants and so on.... Thanking u in advance.
  • mohamed Ibrahim said on May 31, 2012
    wanting to start a small garlic garden as first time trial.What soils,altitudes,temperatures apply?How do i start over? i have no ideas and havnt seen it done.i live in Ethiopia,Kenya bordering.I need full advice, manuals e.tc. Best regards.
  • ALLY said on June 1, 2012
    I'M IN SOUTH AFRICA, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE, IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE WHERE I WANT TO START GARLIC FARM. BUT I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE CLIMATE CONDITIONS OF THIS AREA, IT IS USUALLY WARM AROUND HERE.
  • Janet Bwari said on June 5, 2012
    Hi. I am from Kenya from Kisii. In Kisii we grow tea, pyrethrum and all other cash crop. I am interested in starting a Garlic farm. Please guide me on how to grow it and advice if my climate in Kisii can withstand. Thank you.
  • Pierre C. Deshommes said on June 10, 2012
    The Cultivation of the Garlic will be done in the Caribean Islands, especially in Limbe, the Northern Parts of Haiti,W.I.. I am waiting for your instructions. Pierre C. Deshommes, COnsultant
  • patrick said on July 2, 2012
    i would like to grow garlic in my two acre plot please assist me
  • FILDER ATEK said on July 4, 2012
    I'm in Gulu Northern part of Uganda and would like to start a garlic farm. What should I do please advise me.
  • Tumusingize Papius said on July 9, 2012
    I am in wakiso district central part of uganda and i would like to start garlic farm. please advise me accordingly and tell me about the market.
  • David Naibei said on July 12, 2012
    M in mt. Elgon, nearing Bungoma town, in Kenya. I planted 1 acre of garlic on April 19 2012, i have done weeding twice, i planted with a 50kg fertilizer, on 5 july 2012, i top dressed and i expect to harvest at the end of August 2012. After harvesting i can use the same harvested as seeds, which i will plant next year April. M looking for market, and for more info. Contact. +254711557140.
  • Sharyl Falk said on July 14, 2012
    I live in Southern California, USA, can I grow garlic in this area? I would like to start a business growing gourmet garlic if possible.
  • Walter Jacan Odota said on July 19, 2012
    Am a ugandan and interested in the growing of garlic, however, we have two growing seasons and two dry seasons. Can you advise accordingly as this is a very paying and profitably venture to engage in
  • gauav rishi said on July 22, 2012
    hellos SIR/MADAM, i am interested in starting a seasonal business and i m residing in ludhiana(punjab). kindly suggest me any business. action of your kindness will be highly appreciated. warm regards, Gaurav Rishi
  • Daniel munhe said on August 1, 2012
    can garlic do well in places like nyahururu in kenya
  • joel dadap said on August 3, 2012
    I am looking to have a small garlic plantation in my home land philippines. now.. my most worry is the kind of weather we have. hot, humid and longer rainy season. I am deeply serious of getting this garlic plantation due to a shortage supply back home. your guidance and advise is highly appreciated. regards of all. kiot katirok.
  • GAKENATSALA DIKGADIKWANE said on August 5, 2012
    Hi, i am Gakenatsala from Botswana. i want to grow garlic at my garden plot near Kubung Village in Kweneng District. i needed your help please, I need to submit my business proposal to the bank, please help me with the sample business plan. I have 21 hectares of land to grow garlic, I need a sample business plan to source some funds to drill the borehole and kick start the project. I need a complete document including market, projections, buying and selling price, import and export, etc.
  • victor munyao said on August 15, 2012
    Hi, am in kenya, makueni county. i'm planing to start irrigation of galic. i had a very good harvest of onions & tomatoes last month the climate is hot but in oct - december its cold .please help
  • firoz mohammad said on August 16, 2012
    please provide the of details incurring cost for the area of one hactere of land. do suggest if any other crop can be grown with garlic. my land is in uttar pradesh. town name is milak.
  • Motilal said on August 25, 2012
    Dear Sir, I want to start Garlic business , I am totally new. I don't know any thing about it. My idea is to Purchase at the time of new corp arrives in wholesale Market and to sell after five six month when there is no corp. So Please suggest me in which state I should purchase. When should I purchase and where to store purchased Garlic. And What is the write time I should sale. Also suggest me How to purchase in APMC market & how to sale . Should I need any broker for that.I am staying in Mumbai , Maharashtra . India. Regards, Motilal
  • Rungano Nyamukondiwa said on August 31, 2012
    I am in Zimbambwe and am interested in Growing and selling Garlic even for an export market. I would be interested in knowing all the information you can assist me with, from the basic, thus land requirement, season, market,etc. Help greatly appreciated.
  • Million amde said on September 1, 2012
    Hi, i'm millionaire from Ethiopia live near to Addis Ababa and i'm interested to know types of disease that affect garlic plant and how can treated them in order to get quality products. i'm so glad to say thank you.
  • Margaret Mushonga said on September 3, 2012
    I am growing in Mashonaland Central-Shamva Zimbabwe I want grow garlic so I need information on varieties, climate and soil type, planting, fertilizers, common pests and diseases, when to grow it and any relevant information on garlic production.
  • Nsajigwa katungila said on September 6, 2012
    I am Nsajigwa katungila From Morogoro, Tanzania. I'm interested in garlic production but i haven't enough literature on this field although go through different agriculture training. Please I need your help.
  • Karega Maka said on September 13, 2012
    I am Mr. Karega Maka from dry upland of Mkomazi in Tanga region, Tanzania. I'm interested in garlic production on commercial scale but do not have the technology and general information on on varieties, climate and soil type, planting, fertilizers, common pests and diseases, when to grow it and any relevant information on garlic production. Please I need your help.
  • govindarajan. said on September 13, 2012
    sir, i want to grow garlic , ginger and turmeric in polyhouse, Please let me know whether this is possible. If possible what are the precaution to be taken ? where I shall get the seeds and what are the fertilization schedule. I live in kerala , India. thanks
  • WINNIE MOTAUNG said on September 14, 2012
    Hi, My name is Winnie Motaung. Will you kindly assist me with supportive information with regards to planting garlic and ginger. I want to start growing herbs but i do not have a clue on how to start. I live in South Africa and have a 2hector land. thanks.
  • Antony said on September 15, 2012
    Am from Kenya central region, please help with more information about garlic farming. thank you
  • syed shahbuddin said on September 18, 2012
    dear sir as u know my name how can i start my own business of garlic from purchasing of garlic from former in ap can u give the perfect address which place and town and dist
  • Bongomin Morris Benjamin said on September 20, 2012
    I live in Gulu, Uganda. I have plan to grow garlic at a commercial level on about two acre land. Could you guide me on how I can demarcate the plots so I can get ample return. I would also want to know whether there are different spices of the crop.
  • bisenebit wondim said on September 21, 2012
    I live in Ethiopia. I have plan to start garlic farming in my own business. I have three acre of land. Could you guide me on how I can start, harvest and store the garlic crop.
  • Dr Petros Nyakunu said on October 1, 2012
    i am based in Kampala (Uganda) and am desirous to grow giant garlic. Please assist.
  • Que BUI said on October 4, 2012
    Dear Sir, I am Bui. I am living in South of Vietnam where its weather is tripocal. I can start with garlic farming? I really want to research and start business with garlic. Pls assist me. My email: ngocquetm3@yahoo.com. Thank you
  • Sebego M kgosi said on October 5, 2012
    I am writing from GABORONE in Botswana. I have a Small Holding some 15 to 20 Kilomoters north of Gaborone. I would very much like to venture into Garlic Farming. Your advice and guidance regarding starting from scratch would be very much appreciated. In essence, besides the land, which I already have, what else would I need to take off in a sustainable manner? Thank you. Sebego M Kgosi Tel : +267 392 5785 - Mobile +267 713099533; +267 73402709; +267 72571538
  • jagruthi said on October 6, 2012
    can you give me the detail information on garlic cultivation in greenhouse and about which type of greenhouse, whats the cost of cultivation, market demand for the greenhouse garlic, profit when compared with open field cultivation.
  • Rose Adam Mbala said on October 12, 2012
    I am Tanzanian woman from Dar es salaam. I would like information on how to grow garlic, which type of soil is preferable, climate/weather and conditions required. I highly appreciated and thank you in advance for your assistance. Rose
  • Carl Innocenzi said on October 15, 2012
    I am in weber county utah, 84401. I would like some information on the best variety of garlic that sells very well at a good price. A conosoure garlic if you will. what are the ten most profitable varieties? Thank You
  • Stephen ECwinyu said on October 17, 2012
    I am located in Soroti, and in planning to start garlic production on micro irrigation 500 sqm within the town plots and on 10 acres out of town. Advice, as see this as a very profitable venture. The market is wide and extends up to Southern Sudan. Waiting for your advice, Stephen
  • Sabastian Nzioka said on October 21, 2012
    I would like to start garlic farm at kangundo in Kenya. kindly advice on how to grow and how to get the planting materials.
  • pieter said on October 31, 2012
    please send me as much as possible info on garlic farming regards Pieter
  • Kudakwashe Chinake said on November 5, 2012
    I would like to grow garlic at small plot in Mutoko, which is 150km east of our capital, Harare in Zimbabwe. i am looking for information about garlic farming. Please, may you kindly advice on how to grow and how to get the planting materials.
  • atim frances said on November 12, 2012
    i would like to know how and when can garlic be grown in northeastern Uganda?
  • Ward said on November 21, 2012
    Hi I am Ward I live in Thabazimbi (Limpopo province),it is extremely hot here but we have between one and five HA of futile soil at my disposal. I was thinking of planting garlic this December, but after reading the article I'm not sure. Do you have any recommendations and or advice. may thanks Ward
  • Daniel Njenga said on November 21, 2012
    Hey i'm njenga from Lamu in kenya, i would like to get relevant information on garlic farming particularly under irrigation.
  • BD Joshi said on November 25, 2012
    Sir, I live in Taxas State {Dallous) USA and interested to know the showing season for garlic in my kitchen garden. Please advice the time month for showing the garlic bulbs in the garden. THANKS & awaiting early reply
  • Theary Meng said on November 29, 2012
    I am Theary meng, Cambodian, want to start garlic farm. You say garlic can plant on Oct to Feb, but this time my region no rain. Could i do it? Onemore, i want to study garlic farm first before starting, do you know where should i go in Vietnam? Thank
  • sera mugo said on December 7, 2012
    Hi, I would like to start garlic growing in Nairobi and mombasa Kenya, where I have 2 acres of land in both areas. Kindly advice on seeds availability and conditions for both areas. Mombasa is high attitude 28-32 degrees and Nairobi is 20-27 degrees. Thanks God bless
  • Lebogang G Tlhagwane said on December 13, 2012
    hi great farmers, my name is Lebogang Grace Tlhagwane,Botswana, staying at Mochudi village, i want to start my own garlic business, i like farming too much, please help me
  • Zippy said on December 17, 2012
    Hi, I would like to grow garlic in kitale, Kenya. Request guidelines please. Zippy. Nairobi, Kenya.
  • jhantu layek said on December 30, 2012
    hi my name is jhantu, and I am thinking to start a business in garlic . I am living in bankura (w .b ) . so please provide me a help full information in this business . regards , jhantu
  • Dr Swai E N W said on January 2, 2013
    Need contact with @REVOCATUS who wants to grow garlic in Singida. I am in Moshi and willing to help. Thanks
  • Sam Kioko said on January 7, 2013
    I wish to do Garlic Farming in Kenya, Makueni County, which is a horticultural area. How possible is it to do garlic farming in this region. Please provide sufficient information on garlic farming from seedlings, preparing the ground to harvesting. Thanks.
  • kamran said on January 16, 2013
    my name is kamran from pakistan, city lahore, actually i am thinking to start any small business which suit according to the environment of lahore specially in summer, can anyone guide and help me ? any business idea? any tact? kindly need expert support kamransaeedanwar@gmail.com
  • Sinovuyo said on January 16, 2013
    I am from South africa in the eastern cape just along the Ocean i am also interested in the garlic Farming is it marketable or can it grow in my area
  • paul wright said on January 20, 2013
    i have 4 hectors of land in stellenbosch western cape . i would appreciate any information on the subject of garlic farming Regards
  • paul said on January 28, 2013
    Hi, i am writing from Mombasa, Kenya. i am interested in investing in a garlic farming project. however, i posses very scanty information on the same. kindly provide me with information to help me move on. Thank you.
  • Afolabi Morufu said on February 3, 2013
    I am a Nigerian; I am living in the southwest geopolitical zone of the country. I have about 10 acres of land interested in garlic farming. I want you to kindly advice me on: how to grow, how to preserve and how to market the garlic so as to make huge profit from it. I will also like you to include the type of soil requires to grow garlic as well as where it can be best sell. Thanks
  • Afolabi Morufu said on February 3, 2013
    My farm land locates along Inisha Railway Station,Ikirun, Osun State
  • Maame Afia Owusua said on February 8, 2013
    I have 20 acres of arable land with water, my farming business is in Nsawam, Eastern Region, Ghana.
  • FELIX JOSEPH said on February 9, 2013
    HI SIR/MADAM, I LIVING TANZANIA ARUSHA REGION, I LIKE TO START GARLIC GARDEN, IN MY AREA ARUSHA, MY SOIL IS GLAY SOIL DOWN ZONE, MAY YOU SEND ME THE LECTURE TO HELP ME. THANKS
  • Dr J K Nigam said on February 13, 2013
    Hi any one interested to get quality garlic bulb for seed from India? May contact to us at jitendraknigam@gmail.com
  • TUMUSIIME JOHN said on February 18, 2013
    i would like to start garlic farming in uganda, how best would you advise me on it
  • Mike said on February 19, 2013
    I would like to grow garlic on a large scale in Uganda please advise
  • mangeni david said on February 21, 2013
    i want to begin garlic farming what are the best seeds and how can i access them. how long should i prepare the bed before planting
  • sandeep said on February 28, 2013
    I stay in orissa, wanted to know details about garlic cultivation like per acre cost of production, yield per acre, best period to do etc...
  • Agnes Namuli said on March 4, 2013
    I stay in Mbale eastern part of Uganda, i would like to start garlic farming but i have no idea, please advice from where to buy seedlings, cultivation cost of production per acre to taking care of the crop.
  • imran ali sayed said on March 14, 2013
    Hi I would like to grow garlic in rajasthan in, jaipur. Kindly guide Warm regards, Imran a sayed
  • elhadji sid said on March 20, 2013
    Hi I am from Dakar Senegal and I would like to farm garlic. Thanks for any helpful guidance.
  • Pintu said on March 23, 2013
    hi sir i am from ratlam (m.p.) india. i need guideline for garlic agri with technical agri in garlic....
  • Prabhjot Ahluwalia said on April 11, 2013
    I have a small Farm Land in District Hoshairpur, Punjab, India. Land is semi sandy and the temperature ranges between 8 to 12 C in the month of December till Feb. It is between 18 to 35 c mid April. Thereafter it is between 35 to 40 c till September. Is it possible to grow good quality Garlic in these conditions. Please advise. Thanks, Prabhjot
  • k.owusu said on April 24, 2013
    kindly advice type of garlic and soil type for cultivating garlic in Techiman Ghana
  • hashim said on May 4, 2013
    hi, i'm interested in garlic farming, pls give idea how to start. i'm living in india, kerala state/hashi_spike@yahoo.com
  • Samuel Kamau said on May 5, 2013
    Sam from kiambu County. want to do small scale garlic farming and also want to know the different garlic varieties, their maturity durations and suitability to be grown in this area. thank you for your information.
  • Artis Cirulis said on May 7, 2013
    Hello, I have 10 000 sq.feet land for garlic growing in Latvia, 1 hour ride from capital city - Riga. Please give me advice how I could get some aid funds and big quantity buyers. Best regards
  • ronnie makhado said on May 23, 2013
    advice on how to start a garlic farming. season, requirements, the land is about 8 hectares. area is limpopo, city polokwane
  • Johan said on June 4, 2013
    A few questions: Will the northwest and gauteng region be suitable weather wise to farm garlic?
  • Mangesh Shinde said on June 9, 2013
    Hi, I am Mangesh Shinde From Nashik, Maharashtra. Farm of 10 Acers, 26Kms away from Nashik on Mumbai Highway. Please give in detail information of ginger plantation and finished products (ginger powder/paste)detailed project report.
  • Alice said on June 10, 2013
    I am Alice from Kajiando which a very hot climate and am interested in growing garlic. Where can I get the seeds and which care is expected? Please give me the full information.
  • Paul sigei said on June 13, 2013
    Hi? Am in Ololulunga in Narok county Kenya and I do grow garlic, and am asking Alice to contact me for the seeds. The only thing which may make you fail is the environment you come from, though you can still take a risk and irrigate your groups.
  • steve said on June 27, 2013
    Hello all. I am a garlic grower here in USA for 5 years... I can answer your questions you may have.. send me an email. at sar446@yahoo.com.. if you have a bug enough venture I may partner with you as I love to travel and I'm looking to move/ expand operations... good day, Stevd
  • george kanyi said on June 27, 2013
    hi paul sigei, i am interested in garlic farming, please advise on soil conditions, watering, fertilizers, and sourcing good seed. I am in thika and also in kajiado areas. Contact me on 0710271111.
  • muriuki said on July 11, 2013
    Hi' am based in embu county kenya and interested in garlic farming. assist in i.e getting quality seeds soil preparations etc
  • Bob said on July 18, 2013
    Hi, i am based in Mubende, Uganda, were can i source for good quality garlic seeds. also i need more information about the conditions to get the best harvest. Best regards
  • florence kinyera said on July 29, 2013
    I would like to start growing garlic in uganda, where can i buy the seeds and how do i plant it? i would like to know the conditions needed to plant garlic.
  • mumtaz said on July 30, 2013
    I have also been looking for information re: Large scale garlic growing in Uganda. Please contact Kawanda Research Center for better and improved Garlic Seeds and seedlings. Alternatively, you may need to contact one of their out reach officers on; 0773 190 127 or 0703100891 - Ssemambo Patrick. He is very very knowledge and can also advice on the best crops to grow in a certain area after taking the PH soil testing. In due course, he visits and advices farmers on how and what to do for better breeds etc....

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