Garlic (Allium sativum) is an important bulb crop known for its culinary and medicinal uses. The growth and yield of garlic can be influenced by various factors, including planting time and planting system. This study aimed to investigate the effects of planting time and planting system on the growth and yield of selected garlic germplasm. The experiment was conducted using a randomized complete block design with three replications. Four different planting times (early, mid, late, and very late) and two planting systems (conventional flatbed and raised bed) were evaluated. Growth parameters such as plant height, number of leaves, and bulb diameter were recorded, along with yield parameters such as bulb weight, bulb diameter, and bulb quality. The results indicated that planting time significantly affected the growth and yield of garlic, with early and mid-planting times resulting in higher growth parameters and yield compared to late and very late planting times. Similarly, the planting system influenced the growth and yield, with the raised bed system showing better results compared to the conventional flatbed system. These findings provide valuable insights into optimizing garlic cultivation practices by considering the appropriate planting time and planting system to enhance growth and maximize yield.

Garlic, Allium sativum, planting time

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