Sometimes unexpected garlic sprouting occurs, and this can threaten the future harvest. Therefore, it is worthwhile to understand in more detail what to do if winter garlic sprouts early.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, spoke about the intricacies of growing garlic.
Getting rid of all the sprouted cloves
The first step when you find sprouted winter garlic is to remove the sprouted cloves from the soil.
They have already begun to grow and consume resources that could be used to grow the remaining cloves.
It is important to dig up the sprouted cloves, avoiding damage to the remaining plants.
Transplanting sprouted garlic
After removing the sprouted cloves, the next step is to replant the remaining garlic.
It is necessary to choose a new planting site where the soil is well drained and has good lighting.
Next, carefully distribute the remaining garlic cloves in the new location with a small distance between them.
Soil preparation
Particular attention should be paid to soil preparation. Everyone should understand that during this period, transplantation is very risky and even a minor mistake can lead to death.
The soil should be fertile and loose. And special attention should be paid to drainage, because if the water stagnates, there is no point in talking about normal germination of winter garlic.
Landing
Once the soil has been prepared, it is important to carefully plant the remaining garlic cloves.
The cloves should be planted at a depth of about 3-5 centimeters, with an interval between plants of about 10-15 centimeters. An important condition: the top of the clove should be directed upwards.
Care
Care should be carried out "according to the situation". If the soil is moist, watering is not necessary. It is also worth monitoring the ambient temperature. There are no universal care tips in this case.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
