Garlic, a versatile culinary ingredient, is not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow in your own garden. Planting garlic in the fall sets the stage for a bountiful harvest the following summer.
This article discusses the surprising popularity of garlic planting in the US and provides a guide on how to grow garlic. First choose the right type: Hardneck for colder climates (large cloves, single row, more flavorful) or softneck for warmer climates (smaller cloves, multiple rows, longer storage life). Next add compost and mycorrhizae fungus for better fertility and bulb formation. Use cloves from a reputable supplier, not supermarket garlic. Separate cloves and plant pointy end up, 2 inches deep, 6 inches apart. During winter time or cold climates cover the bed with seed-free straw mulch after planting. Additionally, remove mulch after frost danger has passed, fertilize, and keep the bed weed-free. Later on dig up bulbs (don’t pull) when at least half the plant turns yellow. Dry bulbs in a cool, ventilated place for 2 weeks. Store cured bulbs in a cool, dry place. Hardnecks last 3-6 months, softnecks last up to 9 months. https://apnews.com/article/gardening-garlic-bulbs-fall-planting-422ad8e20a3984d383cf846d73d90cbd
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