Introduction
Botanically, garlic is considered a vegetable. It belongs to the onion family, alongside shallots, leeks, and chives. However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its health and medicinal properties Human studies have found garlic supplements to have a significant impact on reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.
Uses
Garlic is a key ingredient in making:
- Food spice
- Medicine
- Herbal soap
Production, export, import and consumption in Nigeria
Production= 2,219 Import= 770, Export= 1,073 (Source: FAOSTAT)
Growing garlic
Garlic may be cultivated in a variety of soil types. For commercial production, however, sandy, silty, and clay loam are preferred. The soil should be healthy, organically rich, well-drained, and able to retain sufficient moisture during the growth season.
Duration and Season
In Nigeria garlic is grown commercially in the FADAMA regions which include Sokoto, Borno, and Kano under irrigation during the dry season between the months of November to March when the temperature is low.
Sowing and harvest period
In Nigeria Garlic bulbs are ready to harvest four to five months (18 weeks) after planting, and they’re usually harvested when the leaves turn yellow or brown and start to fall apart.
Main Producing States in Nigeria.
- Sokoto (Largest producer)
- Kano
- Borno.
Relevant Agencies in Nigeria.
NAGAPPMAN (National Garlic Producers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria)
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