💜 How to Grow Allium Moly from Bulbs

Also known as:

• Hindi: एल्युम मोलि

• Tamil: அல்லியம் மோலி

• Telugu: అలియం మోలి

• Malayalam: അല്യം മോലി

• Kannada: ಅಲಿಯಂ ಮೊಲಿ

• English: Allium moly (Golden Garlic)

• Botanical Name: Allium moly

1.🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Autumn (September–November)

• Thrives in temperate climates with a cold winter period

• Ideal planting temperature: 10°C–15°C

2.🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil

• pH Level: Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.5–7.5)

• Enrich soil with organic compost or grit for drainage

3.🌾 Planting the Bulbs

• Depth: 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) deep

• Spacing: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) apart

• Plant bulbs with the pointed side facing upward

4.💧 Watering

• Water well after planting to settle soil

• Keep soil moderately moist during active growth in spring

• Reduce watering once foliage yellows and dies back

5.🌿 Growth & Blooming

• Shoots appear in early spring

• Blooms late spring to early summer with bright golden-yellow star-shaped flowers

• Compact clumps with grassy foliage

6.☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Requires full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours daily)

• Performs best in cool to mild climates

• Needs winter chilling for optimal flowering

7.🌼 Fertilization

• Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting

• Feed lightly in early spring as growth begins

• Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent weak foliage

8.🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Generally pest-free and disease-resistant

• Watch for bulb rot in poorly drained soils

• Ensure good air circulation and drainage

9.🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance

• Deadheading not necessary but remove spent flowers to tidy up

• Allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish bulbs

• In warmer regions, lift and store bulbs after foliage yellows

• Divide crowded clumps every 3–4 years

10.🌱 Regrow Tip

• Propagate by offsets forming at the base of bulbs

• Lift and separate during dormancy in summer

• Replant in autumn for continued golden blooms

💜 Benefits of Allium moly

• Bright golden flowers add cheerful color to borders and rock gardens

• Compact and hardy, excellent for naturalizing

• Attracts pollinators such as bees

• Low maintenance and deer resistant