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Six bulbs of garlic were discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who ruled 1332–1323 BC.


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Garlic grows to a height of 12-24 inches.


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Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in 1928 largely replaced garlic as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic remedy. However, it returned to use during World War II when the manufacture of antibiotics was overwhelmed.


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The Egyptians were the fi rst ancient civilization that truly incorporated garlic into their diet. In the third millennium BC, garlic was used not only by nobility, but also in medicine, religious rituals and was given to slaves as a powerful source of strength.


Garlic is one of the oldest food flavourings - archaeological records suggest it was used even in Neolithic times, more than 8,000 years ago.


Originating in central Asia, there are more than 450 varieties of garlic.


Grow your own garl ic


Garlic needs a ‘chilling’ period, so it’s best to plant in late autumn or early winter, but some varieties can be planted in early spring.


It grows well in sunny, well-drained sites, but before planting, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) advises to dig in some well-rotted organic matter. For every square metre or yard, add 25g (1oz) of general-purpose fertiliser.


On heavy, wet soils, you can get them underway in modules in a cold frame before planting out in spring.


Garlic is vulnerable to being smothered by weeds. Hoeing the weeds risks damaging developing bulbs, so it’s better to do by hand when they are small.


During spring and early summer, watering during dry spells will improve yields but be careful not to do once the bulbs are large and well-formed, as this could encourage rotting. Yellowing foliage is a sign that bulbs are reaching this stage of maturity. Snip off any flowers that form.


We love to use wild garlic in our dishes at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park and there’s loads of this magical stuff in our woodland. See if you can sniff some out!


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