Do you need to feed and water garlic in July: what gardeners say
Garlic is an unpretentious crop, getting a good harvest is not difficult. But some nuances should be remembered.
In mid-summer, the fruits begin to gradually increase in size.
Nutrients go more to the bulbs. Therefore, nitrogen, which is used to build up green mass, simply cannot be used during this period.
It is important to speed up the drying process of the feathers so that more of the plant's energy goes directly to the fruits.
To do this, experienced gardeners tie the leaves into knots a couple of weeks before harvesting.
It is not worth doing potassium and phosphorus fertilizers during this period. The plants simply will not have time to use them.
Experienced gardeners note that at such times you can refuse additional nutrition for garlic.
As for the standard watering procedure, it can also be abandoned in midsummer. It should be taken into account that due to excess moisture during this period, the bulbs do not ripen well and cannot be stored for a long time.
