You Just Need to Know Where North Is: The Secret to Growing Large Garlic Revealed

21.10.2024 22:16

Growing large garlic is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

You just need to plant it so that the sharp side faces north.

We'll tell you why you should follow this recommendation.

How to Plant Garlic Properly

First, the garlic is planted with the bottom down. Second, the cloves should face north with their sharp side.

This is done so that the above-ground part of the plant receives maximum sunlight.

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Garlic is a light-loving crop; it should never be planted in the shade.

In addition, planting garlic with the pointed side facing north makes weeding easier.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor