Garlic is an herb that is grown around the world. It is related to onion, leeks, and chives.Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chiveWith a history of several thousand years of human consumption and use, garlic is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran, and has long been a common seasoning worldwide.known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used both as a food flavoring and as a traditional medicine.Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra are the main States where garlic is grown commercially in India.