Many summer residents plant garlic on their plots in a random order and do not even think about how to increase the yield.
In fact, there are several tricks that will ultimately allow you to increase the size of your garlic heads.
This is reported by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Which variety to choose?
The first step to increasing the size of your garlic heads is to choose the right variety.
Different varieties of garlic differ not only in taste, but also in the size of the heads. The best varieties, which are distinguished by their large size, include:
1) "Lyubasha".
2) "Sofievskiy".
3) "Rocambole".
These varieties have the potential to produce large heads from the start.
What planting method to use
The method of planting garlic plays an important role in the formation of large heads.
Experienced gardeners recommend planting garlic at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other and 20-25 cm between rows.
The planting depth should be about 5-7 cm. It is also important to select the largest and healthiest cloves for planting.
What care is needed
Regular watering, especially during the period of active growth in spring and early summer, will help garlic gain mass.
However, a month before harvesting, watering must be stopped so that the heads have time to ripen and not rot.
Timely cleaning is important
You need to start harvesting garlic when the lower leaves begin to turn yellow and dry out.
Overripe heads may begin to disintegrate into cloves, which will make them difficult to store and reduce the quality of the harvest.
As soon as the crop is ripe, it must be harvested immediately.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
