Description: Garlic is the member of the Lily family. Garlic has a compound bulb made up of individual cloves. The bilb has smaller bulblets, surrounded by a thick, white pinkish papery sheath. Garlic is cultivated in most parts of India. The major producing regions are Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharastra, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh accounts for 24% followed by Uttar Pradesh 21%, Gujarat 16%, Rajasthan 12%, Maharastra 10%, Orissa 8%, and Punjab 2%. The export quantity in 2006-2007 was 11,500 MTs.

Harvesting Season: December to January

Uses: Garlic is one of the most popular seasonings. It is used for flavoring sups, sauces, meats and vegetables. Garlic oil has bacteriostatic and bactericidal action and it is used as a powerful disinfectant. Garlic is considered one of the oldest medicines in the world. Garlic has been reputed to help alleviate many medical problems, including reducing High Blood Pressure, Respiratory problems, Headaches and to disinfect wounds, kill parasites and gently maintain health.