How to Grow Garlic
by
Courtney |The Kitchen Garten
(IC: blogger)
2 Materials
$10
5 Months
Easy
Garlic is the ultimate "set it and forget it" vegetable, and learning how to grow it is just as easy!
What are Garlic Seeds?Garlic seeds are the cloves on the outside of the bulb. For growing garlic at home, always buy seed garlic from a reputable seed company. I personally love to get my garlic from Southern Exposure Seed Company. Many of these seed companies won’t have the garlic ready to ship until early fall, so be prepared. As a side note, do not separate the garlic cloves until it’s time to plant.
Weed, Feed and WaterIf weeds try to creep in, pull the weeds up by hand, being careful to not disturb the below-ground developing bulbs.
How To Harvest GarlicWhen two-thirds of the plant tops have dried and turned brown, it’s harvest time. Insert a shovel under the garlic bulb to remove it from the garden soil. Be very careful that you don’t damage the bulb with the tip of the spade or trowel. Don’t try to pull it up by the top since this could break the top of the bulb off, making it more difficult to remove. Use freshly harvested garlic bulbs immediately or allow to cure and dry for future use. To dry, spread bulbs out in a single layer or string them together and place in a warm location out of direct sunlight and dry. I usually have a fan blowing on them as well to ensure good ventilation. You’ll feel the papery skins are dry when they crinkle slightly at your touch. The drying process usually takes 4-6 weeks, but is totally worth it.
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Published January 18th, 2020 4:24 PM
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Courtney |The Kitchen Garten on Jan 20, 2020
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I live in joliet il do igrow the garlic the same way?
I would love to do this but , I live in south La. , when is a good time to plant ??