Garlic - a culture unpretentious, and therefore its cultivation does not cause questions even for beginners gardening. But we will disclose the main five secrets of growing large garlic in the open ground.
Soil acidity level
When growing garlic in the open ground it is recommended to take into account the level of acidity of the soil . In a land with a high index, the plant grows slowly. Therefore, when digging a site, lime should be added (100-200 g per square meter).
Terms of planting
Planting time is an important aspect. For successful cultivation of winter garlic, it is planted for several weeks before the expected colds. It is necessary for the garlic to take root, but it does not give shoots that take away some of the nutrients that could go to the development of a large crop.
Spring garlic plant in late April, when the threat of serious frosts passed.
Delete the arrows
Experienced gardener know that growing and caring for garlic is impossible without breaking the hands. If these twisting parts of the plant are not removed, the crop will certainly be weak.
Fertility of the soil
When growing garlic, the yield depends largely on the state of the soil. In heavy depleted soil, it is not worth waiting for the head of a large culture. That is why before landing in the ground should be made humus or nitrogen-potassium fertilizers.
By the way, garlic is planted annually for different parts of the garden. The best predecessors for the plant are beans, siderates, cabbage and pumpkin. Onions, which have a similar root system, are a poor version of the predecessor when planted.
Watering
Despite the unpretentiousness, garlic is unlikely to be able to give large heads in the absence of watering during the dry period. Therefore, if necessary, fill the beds, do not allow the soil to dry out.