The world's largest garlic bulb weighed over 11 pounds and was grown in China in 2015. Here are some more astonishing facts on garlic:
• In the Middle Ages, garlic was used as a form of currency in some parts of the world.
• Known as "Russian penicillin," garlic was used extensively during wartime to treat infections due to its antibacterial properties.
• The average person in China consumes about 31.5 pounds of garlic each year, which is significantly higher than in many other countries.
• Historically, garlic was used as an adhesive in glass repair and other delicate crafts.
• Garlic was one of the first plants grown in space.
• Historically, garlic was believed to ward off vampires, a myth that persists in folklore and popular culture
