Aug 31st, 2010
Cultivating A Large Amount Of Garlic
Garlic growing requires the right climate and soil. There are three major groupings of garlic but the one discussed here is the most common variety, the white, which is found in your local grocery.
The garlic’s growth depends on where you live. A lot of garlic is grown in Central America to California and all the way up to New York. Garlic from New York is purple, while garlic from California is silver.
Preparing the soil for your garlic:
The pH should be 6.5, unless there is limestone in the soil. The soil should be well drained and very fertile. Most soils, on a monthly basis, need to be limed. Compost is necessary and needs to be well rotted to provide the most benefits or the plant.
When should I plant?
Garlic growing is a long term commitment. In warmer climates, garlic can be planted in early winter. These plants will remain dormant for several weeks. The winter planting should be done to establish roots and shoots that will later bud. As the warmth of spring sets in the side budges will then develop into the garlic cloves. Some gardeners like to grow in early spring, but will face many problems like poor root growth. The plants can be grown in autumn if you’re in an area that’s temperatures are mild. The plants will have a root system and possibly a small growth above ground but with heavy mulching they will withstand the cold temperatures, snow and ice of the winter months. In the spring, the mulch should be removed.
Planting garlic:
Garlic is planted like all other bulb plants. The larger end is the bottom, and placed in the ground so they stand upright. They should have four inch spaces between them and covered with an inch of dirt.
Growing successfully:
Garlic is difficult to home garden. You must face obstacles like weather, poor seeds, soil conditions, and diseases. It is paramount to have the best drainage of the soil you use for your plants. Commercially grown garlic clove seeds are treated before planting which is something the home gardener cannot accomplish. Gardeners in colder regions will have better luck if the seed and soil is heavily treated prior to planting. Though moisture is a big problem for garlic, during dry periods they must be well watered. Consult an expert to be sure you are using the correct variety for your area. Bulbs should be in dry, ventilated places that are about 50 degrees.
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