Description
Ethiopia garlic production is still relatively low because of a lack of improved varieties. Diseases such as the white rot, downy mildew, garlic rust, basal rot, purple blotch, and onion thrips have also been cited.
Ethiopia exported 138,000 metric tons of garlic last year which was worth $420,000.
The crop is characterized by a stalk the height of 60-67 centimeters extending from a bulb containing many cloves with grass-shaped leaves.
Garlic cannot withstand very hot or icy weather conditions as it only thrives in moderate conditions. The northeastern region in the district of Dabat is the dominant garlic producing basket.
This region has elevations ranging from 1000-1300 meters above mean sea levels that are ideal for garlic cultivation.
A common practice amongst farmers is mulching whereby they place organic or synthetic materials on the empty ground surrounding the crops. This practice helps control the weed.
Besides, it helps the soil to retain moisture that is essential for the development of the crop and eventually farmers can generate good yields and bulbs that are larger.
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