Garlic originated in Central Asia and the Mediterranean. It was introduced to China during the Han Dynasty. It was introduced to Japan and South Asia in the 9th century. It was cultivated in Africa and South America in the early 16th century. It was introduced to North America in the 18th century and has been spread all over the world. Widely cultivated. In recent years, China's garlic planting and processing industry has developed rapidly. The main production areas are Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan, Sichuan, and Shaanxi. In 2016, the garlic planting area in China reached 791257hm² and the output reached 21197131t, both ranking first in the world
