Garlic varieties in Spain

Spain produces a variety of types of garlic, mainly purple garlic and white garlic. Among them, purple garlic is favored for its unique purple skin and strong flavor, while white garlic is known for its milder taste.

Garlic cultivation in Spain

Spain is one of the world's major garlic producers, with several important garlic-growing regions, such as Castilla-La Mancha, Andalucía, Córdoba, Granada, etc. Garlic in Spain is mainly sown in the fall and harvested in the summer from June to July after winter dormancy and rapid growth in the spring. At this time, the leaves of garlic begin to turn yellow and wither, indicating that the garlic heads are mature and suitable for harvesting.

The National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers (ANPCA) reported that the area planted with garlic in 2024 decreased by 14% compared with 2023, especially purple garlic. Despite the reduction in planting area, the marketable output remains similar to last year due to increased yields and favorable weather.

Fstsort sorts garlic size by diameter

Spanish garlic not only occupies an important position in the European market, but is also exported to all over the world. In order to continuously provide high-quality garlic, many garlic growers and packaging plants have begun to adopt automatic sorting and packaging equipment. Fstsort garlic sorting and packaging line can accurately sort garlic into three sizes: large, medium and small according to diameter, and handle garlic heads with a diameter range of 3 to 7 cm. Each garlic head usually contains 8 to 12 cloves and weighs between 15 and 70 grams. The equipment can process 6 to 8 tons of garlic per hour, greatly reducing dependence on labor and significantly saving production costs. If you are looking for a garlic processing machine, we can provide you with the most suitable garlic sorting and packaging machine for you.