What mistakes are most often made when planting winter garlic: a note for the summer resident

10.09.2024 16:33
Updated: 27.09.2024 21:06

Now is the time to refresh your knowledge regarding planting winter garlic.

Many rules are universal for a given culture.

What shortcomings should be kept in mind?

Distance

You shouldn't plant garlic too close to each other: this will reduce the quality of the harvest. You need to leave 30 centimeters between rows. But the cloves are planted at a distance of 10-15 centimeters from each other.

Nitrogen

Many people introduce excessive amounts of nitrogen sources when preparing the soil. This can cause the crop to start sprouting, which can put the harvest at risk.

Processing of planting material

Summer residents most often use Fitosporin for this purpose, and it is a worthy option for treating planting material.

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Depth

You shouldn't leave garlic too close to the soil surface, but you can't plant the cloves too deep either. It's best to plant the material about six centimeters into the soil.

Lack of mulch

This approach cannot be called correct, so it is imperative to use suitable material for mulching the soil.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What shortcomings should be kept in mind?
  2. Distance
  3. Nitrogen
  4. Processing of planting material
  5. Depth
  6. Lack of mulch