Straw, chopped leaves or dry, untreated grass clippings will help keep soil moist. After the ground freezes, add a thick layer of mulch. Separate cloves from the bulb and plant each with the pointed end up, 1-2 inches (or one clove length) deep and about 4-6 inches apart space rows about 12-18 inches apart.Ĭover with soil, water in deeply. Plant only the largest cloves for large finished garlic bulbs use the smaller cloves in cooking. Make sure the garlic bed will be convenient to get to for harvesting. If soil is too dense or compacted, bulbs will be small. Locate a sunny spot and prepare the planting bed by digging in compost to create a rich, well-draining and loose soil. In cold-weather areas, plant garlic in fall, 4-6 weeks before the first hard freeze so the garlic can start to root and grow. In warm-weather regions, you can plant garlic bulbs in fall to grow over winter or in spring as soon as the garden soil can be worked. Plant as soon as possible to keep the cloves from drying out.Īvoid planting garlic where garlic, onions or other alliums were grown in the previous 3 years to prevent the potential to spread plant diseases. Some gardeners like to soak garlic cloves overnight in liquid kelp before planting to help the garlic start growing quickly. How to Plant Garlic in Your Vegetable Garden Nootka Rose Garlic-A that’s popular for braiding, has rose-colored streaks adaptable to most climates. Susanville-A mid-season white-skinned garlic with solid garlic flavor. Italian Purple Garlic-Large white, thick-skinned garlic bulbs with purple streaks. Three examples of hardneck varieties include: Softneck garlic bulbs can be stored for up to a year. Softneck varieties don’t produce a flower stalk, but are more productive than hardneck garlic. Softneck varieties are preferred by home gardeners and cooks because these are the kind found in grocery stores and often used for braiding. Romanian Red-A late-season garlic that grows extra-large heads with purplish-red streaks. Spanish Rojo-Good for growing in colder climates, this garlic features red cloves and rich garlic taste. Three examples of hardneck varieties include:īavarian Purple-A vigorous heirloom garlic that’s popular for its rich, spicy flavor. Hardneck types are generally hardier for cold weather, easier to peel and can be stored for 3-6 months. Hardneck types are popular for their flavor and produce a flower stalk called a scape that can be used in cooking. There are many varieties of garlic to choose from, but they all fall into two basic strains or categories: hardneck, and softneck. To decide how much garlic to plant, consider that one pound of garlic bulbs will yield between 8-10 pounds of harvested garlic (a 25-foot row with about 4 inches of space between plants).ĭoes your homeowners association prevent you from growing food in the front yard? What if they never even KNEW? My ebook, The Edible Front Yard Garden will show you how! Plant only fresh, unblemished bulbs without any soft spots or other obvious problems. Instead, select fresh garlic seed or bulbs from your local garden center or favorite online retailer. Fortunately, garlic is adaptable and an easy-to-grow herb for home gardens.Īvoid planting garlic from the grocery store because these bulbs may not have the same disease resistance as seed bulbs. Every type of cuisine depends on garlic in one form or another to add flavor and bite to dishes. Garlic is an edible herb that began as a wild plant in Central Asia and then spread throughout the world. If you enjoy savory herbs, you might also want to grow chives at home.Ĭontributed by Jodi Torpey Introduction to Growing Garlic at Home (Allium species) Garlic is a member of the lily family and counts leeks, chives, onions, and shallots as its relatives. Garlic is indispensable for almost every cook, so it is the perfect addition to your garden.
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