West Lampung Develops Grade A Garlic Commodity

Bandarlampung (ANTARA) - The West Lampung Regency Government is optimistic it can develop grade A, or high-quality, garlic commodities after carrying out a garlic planting trial since 16 April 2026.

“The West Lampung Regency Government began a garlic planting trial on 16 April 2026. The harvest is planned for 12 August 2026,” said West Lampung Regent Parosil Mabsus, as confirmed in Bandarlampung on Wednesday.

He said that monitoring of samples at 88 days after planting showed encouraging results, with bulb diameter reaching 37.3 cm, almost 4 cm, bringing it close to the grade A standard.

“This is proof that West Lampung’s soil is capable of producing quality garlic. We therefore have great potential to become a garlic cultivation centre in Lampung Province,” he said.

Parosil said that, overall, based on potential mapping, West Lampung has 870 hectares of land that can be planted with garlic. For 2026, through the food security programme in the horticulture sector, the West Lampung Regional Government is targeting 40 hectares of planting.

“The land is spread across four districts, namely Balik Bukit, Sukau, Way Tenong and Sekincau. The 40-hectare target is a first step; if the results are good, we will push for expansion across all potential areas,” he said.

The West Lampung Regent said the programme’s success would not only impact food security but also increase farmers’ incomes and strengthen the regional economy.

“With synergy among all parties, we are optimistic West Lampung can become Lampung’s new garlic granary,” he said.

Moreover, he continued, West Lampung has geographic advantages highly suited to garlic cultivation, with elevations of 700 to 1,200 metres above sea level, along with a cool climate and fertile soil conditions.

“This region has great potential. Geographically, West Lampung strongly supports garlic development. This is one commodity that can lift our farmers’ economy,” said the Regent.

Meanwhile, Chief of Lampung Regional Police Inspector General Helfi Assegaf expressed full support for the garlic development programme in West Lampung.

“This collaborative support is expected to safeguard the programme from upstream to downstream, from planting and mentoring through to marketing, so that farmers in West Lampung face no difficulties, whether in marketing or cultivation,” he said.

The West Lampung Regency Government is collaborating with the Lampung Regional Police to support the government’s food security programme, focusing on developing garlic cultivation potential.