Although extensive research has been performed on vernalization, few studies have explored vernalization in garlic. Past studies provide an initial insight into the mechanism and signals involved in vernalization, but the response pattern of garlic to vernalization treatment has not yet been described. To fill this gap, we assessed the effects of various combinations of plant ages and vernalization temperatures on the developmental characteristics of locallycultivated garlic cultivars and analyzed the changes in plant phys-iological index levels