Thanks to the fact that garlic and onion are not difficult to grow, even a novice gardener can handle them. When we provide them with good growing conditions, we can grow large specimens of vegetables. We must remember that in spring it is worth carrying out care activities to ensure that our crops are satisfactory. Fortunately, they are not complicated and do not require specialized knowledge.
How to care for garlic and onion? Just a few spring treatments are enough
The basic care treatment we need to perform is: pulling out all the weeds. beds is important because tall couch grass or lush grass could effectively choke out the cultivation of onions and garlic, taking away water, light and nutrients. It is worth using a hoe and a small cultivator to loosen the soil and prepare it for further care. When our beds are free of weeds, we need to provide appropriate fertilizer.
Onion and garlic need large amounts of potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen to grow, so the soil should be enriched with these ingredients. To avoid using chemicals, prepare a simple, ecological banana “cocktail”. Cut three banana peels, pour 1.5 liters of lukewarm water over them and leave in a dark place for 2-3 days.. After this time, water the vegetables and repeat this action twice a month. When it is dry and there is no rainfall, let’s not forget about regular planting.
onion flowers Photo Svetlana Monyakova / iStock
How to make the onion grow big? Get rid of the flowers
When we notice that garlic and onion are starting to bloom, we must immediately get rid of the flowers. If we do not do this, the root systems of plants will be significantly weakened, because most of the nutrients and energy needed for their development will go to flowers and seed production. To get rid of the inflorescences, simply cut them off or tear them off with your fingers along with a piece of the stem. Thanks to this procedure, we will obtain nice heads of onion and garlic. An interesting fact is that garlic flowers can be eaten in the same way as chives. They taste great as an addition to salads or spreads, and they also look beautiful on a plate. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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