Is garlic a fruit or a vegetable?

Is garlic a fruit or a vegetable?

Garlic is a vegetable that can be eaten raw or used as a condiment. The growth cycle of garlic is about 8 months. It usually begins to mature around mid-to-late May in late spring. Garlic will begin to mature and be available on the market around the Grain Full solar term.

Nutritional value of garlic

Garlic has a pungent taste and a not very pleasant smell. It can generally be eaten raw, or stir-fried with vegetables as a condiment. You can also peel the garlic and then pickle it for consumption, which is also the most delicious way to eat it.

The nutritional value of garlic is relatively high. Garlic has good bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. Regular and appropriate consumption can also effectively prevent the occurrence of some tumors. In addition, some nutrients contained in garlic also have whitening, fat-reducing and anti-aging effects.

Garlic Origin and Planting

Garlic cultivation has a long history and is mostly grown in Shandong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Guangxi, Henan and Sichuan. Among them, the garlic produced in Shandong is the best, with a relatively high yield, and superior quality and taste.

Garlic can be planted all year round, and it is generally most suitable to plant it in autumn and winter. Garlic is more planted in the north, and is generally more suitable to be planted in soil with deep soil layer, good drainage and rich in organic matter.