Although it is still winter outside the window, we are slowly preparing for spring cleaning in the garden. It is worth not to miss garlic this year. It is a popular vegetable that we appreciate not only for its taste, but also for its healing properties. How and when to plant garlic?
When to plant garlic? One condition must be met
Garlic can be planted in two dates: spring and autumn. In the first case, it is usually done in March or April. It is worth knowing, however, that due to the extremely warm season, sometimes it starts even in February. It all depends on how quickly the ground thaws. Garlic planted this early will also give us a bountiful crop, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
How to plant garlic so that it grows healthy and delicious? 3 basic principles
In the garden, choose a sunny place with fertile, humus-rich, moist and permeable soil. It is worth to plant nasturtium next to it, which protects against nematodes and fleas, savory and chamomile, which will positively affect its development and enhance its taste, or yarrow, which attracts pollinating insects. In addition, plants such as cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, beetroot, basil, carrots, as well as raspberries, fruit trees and shrubs will grow well in its company. All thanks to the high content of phytoncides that repel pests and inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria.
Plant only healthy, hard and undamaged heads, preferably bought at a garden store. Those from the grocery store are rarely suitable for the garden, due to maintenance, which is to protect it from spoiling. Three principles are important in planting. First, divide the head into cloves. It’s important to keep a piece of heel with each! Then plant them at intervals of 5-10 cm, at a depth of 3 to 5 cm. Remember to keep a 30 cm gap between the rows and press the soil around the bulbs. These simple tricks will make your garlic grow big and healthy!
Source: Gazeta
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