Planting winter garlic requires some effort to get a successful harvest. Without preparing the soil and nails, you risk not getting the desired result next year. It is enough to enrich the soil with a sufficient amount of salt and the garlic will thank you with abundant harvests that will surprise you with their size.
The ideal time to plant is when there are a couple of weeks left before the onset of cold. For successful root development, garlic requires conditions with an air temperature of up to +12°C. You should choose to plant only large, healthy teeth, with no signs of rot or damage. It is recommended to soak in a saline solution (2 tablespoons per liter of water) for 40 minutes before planting in the ground.
The crop’s characteristics include high resistance to winter conditions, good adaptation to various climatic conditions, and the ability of the roots to grow even at low temperatures. It is important that the floor is loose, breathable and sufficiently moist.
The landing process consists of the following steps:
- Loosen the soil with a rake, create furrows with a distance of 20-25 cm between them and a depth of 6-8 cm.
- Distribute the teeth at a distance of 6-8 cm from each other, vertically or obliquely.
- Finish the process by watering and mulching (humus, peat, sawdust) 3-4 cm thick for additional insulation and soil enrichment.
To protect plants in cold regions, additional insulation is needed, for example with branches or straw.
Garlic care in spring begins with cleaning the shelter after the snow melts. It is important to fertilize with nitrogen fertilizers in time and ensure regular watering and weeding. It is recommended to water garlic every 5-7 days to achieve optimal yield.
