garlic

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Care direct link to this section

Plant in fall and harvest in early June to late July.

Soil direct link to this section

Ensure soil is moist but well draining to prevent bulbs from rotting. A simple mix can be amended with sand for additonal drainage.

Sun direct link to this section

Full sun whenever possible,

Water direct link to this section

Hardier than other water loving crops.

Varieties direct link to this section

• hard neck
  • must be exposed to cold before planting
• soft neck
  • preferred in warmer climates

Planting direct link to this section

• sow cloves from bulbs in 2 to 4 inches deep with the pointy end upwards
• space garlic 4 to 6 inches apart
• you can estimate to plant about one clove per gallon pot being used
• use a minimum of 2 gallons

Harvesting direct link to this section

• stop watering about 2 weeks before harvest when the leaves begin to yellow