Garlic (
Allium sativum
L.) clone Akukeli, selected as an outstanding variety for the VIII Region, Chile, corresponds to a semi-late (198 days from emergence to harvest, sown on in May) and non-bolting type. The bulb has white external covers and has in average 15 pale reddish cloves. Its leaves are erects and dark green color. This clone was selected mainly by for its high yield and quality. Quality refers to the total absence of roughness, its regular shape and good storage capacity. Optimum temperature for sprouting ranges between 20 and 25°C, and base temperature for sprouting is 0°C. Optimum temperature for emergence is 20°C, and the base temperature for this process is 5°C. Temperatures of 16°C and higher prior to planting inhibit bulb formation. Minimum photoperiod required for bulbing is 14 h, but it must be accompanied by temperatures lower than 10°C before planting or during the growth period previous to bulbing.