Garlic is a bulbous-like herb also known as allium sativum from the onion family of alliaceae and is a close relative of the leek, shallot and chive as well. Garlic has been used in cuisines and for traditional medicinal purposes for thousands of years. China is the largest producer of garlic in world. Garlic is used in almost every country and its cuisines from Asia, to the Middle East, South and Central America, Europe, and Africa. Garlic can be used in, or with breads such as garlic bread.
The bulb of the garlic plant is the most common part of the plant that is used. There is a single clove, bulb type of garlic but usually garlic has many separate cloves in each bulb. The cloves are used for regrowing the garlic plant, for eating, for medicinal purposes,and has a very strong flavor and aroma. Because of its very strong taste and odor some people really like garlic and some people really don't. You can also eat the leaves and flowers on a garlic plant.
Garlic is easy to grow and can be grown all year round in moderate climates. Garlic can be started or grown by planting the individual cloves in soil.Garlic grows really well in good fertile soil but can grow in almost any type of soil.
What Are The Health Benefits of Garlic?
Garlic has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and is used as remedies for infections, gastrointestinal disorders, fungal infections and is good for fighting colds and flu. Some people are allergic to garlic and its also may be toxic to pets.