Garlic is a very unpretentious culture. But with the seeming ease of care for it, if you want to get a good harvest, it is recommended to follow some rules regarding the place of planting of the crop, the choice of planting material, agricultural technical nuances, etc.
When to plant garlic in the winter?
Garlic belongs to the Bulbous family, and therefore a cold period is necessary for its development. Many gardeners care about the answer to the question: when to plant garlic in the winter? There is no single correct answer. A lot depends on the climatic conditions of the region where it is planned to grow garlic. Usually, planting begins two to three weeks before the onset of frost. In the middle zone of our country, this is approximately the end of September or the beginning of October, and in the more southern regions - the beginning of November. Before the onset of frost, the bulb will be able to develop a strong root system, but will not begin to produce leaves.
How to choose the right place for landing
Having learned when to plant garlic in the winter, it is better to choose light, well-drained soils (pH 6-6.5). Garlic grows poorly on clay soils, where groundwater is closely related. Good - in well-lit, sunny places. If the plot is most of the time in the shade, then the onion of garlic can be planted a little less often than usual. Before planting, dig the area with a pitchfork to the depth of the bayonet, choosing weed roots. As fertilizer, you can make garden compost (15-20 liters per 1 sq. M) or potassium-phosphorus fertilizer. If during cultivation you try not to use chemical fertilizers, they can be successfully replaced with wood ash (1 liter per 1 sq. M). In no case should you bring manure immediately before planting! This usually leads to the fact that the heads of garlic become very loose, grow poorly, and become infected with various infections faster.
What garlic to plant under the winter?
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growing garlic, the right choice of planting material is very important. Breeders are advised to choose varieties grown in a given area within a radius of no more than 50 km. Well-established purple-striped variety. It is winter hardy, gives a good harvest, is practically not susceptible to infection by infectious diseases. When buying planting material, you should choose large bulbs without mechanical damage, without signs of infectious diseases (various spots, etc.). To prevent infection, it is necessary to hold the bulbs in a solution of potassium permanganate slightly pink.
Landing technology
Having decided on the answer to the question of when to plant garlic in the winter, you need to clearly imagine the planting technology. It is convenient to plant beds no more than 1 meter wide when planting and arrange them from east to west. For a good development of the bulbs, plant garlic to a depth of 5-7 cm according to the 10 x 15 pattern. When you need to plant garlic in the middle lane in the month of November, you can simply change the planting depth upwards to 15 cm. After planting, the bulbs are covered with earth, and in conditions the middle strip must be covered with straw, fallen leaves, spruce spruce branches, etc.