Rot Won't Touch Garlic: Here's What You Need to Soak Cloves in Before Planting

20.02.2023 22:06

Before planting garlic, you need to not only disinfect the soil, but also treat the cloves.

Many crops are susceptible to fungal diseases. Special means will significantly reduce the risk of their development.

When it's time to plant garlic, you'll need to prepare two solutions. They should be used immediately before planting the cloves in the ground.

Disinfection solutions

For 5 liters of water take 3 tablespoons of salt. After dissolving the main component in the liquid for 2 minutes. place the planting material.

Together with the first remedy, immediately prepare a solution of copper sulfate - ½ tablespoon per 5 liters of water. Leave the garlic in this liquid for 5-10 minutes, and then you can plant.

Garlic
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Another option is ash. A small amount is mixed with water and left for 20-30 minutes. After half an hour, a light substance rises to the surface of the soot solution. It is used to soak garlic cloves.

The classic option is a solution of potassium permanganate. Garlic is soaked in a soft purple solution for 10-12 hours.

Dmitry Bobrovich Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor