Abstract: Is the small balcony at home empty? Do you always want to plant something to add some vitality? Let's teach you how to grow garlic potted plants today, turn your small balcony into a green vegetable garden, and enjoy fresh garlic at any time! Seed selection and preparation: Selection of garlic cloves and preparation of pot soil First,...
Is the small balcony at home empty? Do you always want to plant something to add some vitality? Let's teach you how to grow garlic potted plants today, turn your small balcony into a green vegetable garden, and enjoy fresh garlic at any time! Seed selection and preparation: Selection of garlic cloves and preparation of pot soil
First of all, you must pick some healthy garlic to use as seeds. Remember, the garlic cloves should be large and plump, and the skin should be complete, so that the germination rate can be high. You need to prepare a flower pot, preferably a ceramic pot or earthen pot, which will have good air permeability and be more beneficial to the growth of garlic. As for the soil, ordinary garden soil will do, but it is best to add some legular soil or decomposed compost, so that the soil fertility will be better. Planting steps: Planting and watering garlic cloves
Next, it's time to plant! First wet the soil, then gently insert the garlic cloves into the soil, with the pointed end facing up, and maintain a distance of 2-3 centimeters between the garlic cloves. Remember, the top of the garlic cloves should be exposed a little out of the soil, which will help breathing and growth. After planting, water again to allow the soil to fully absorb water. Conservation points: Light, fertilization and weeding
Garlic likes the sun, so you have to keep it in a well-lit place, such as a south-facing balcony. Get at least 4-6 hours of sun exposure every day. As for fertilization, fertilization can start 2-3 weeks after planting. Choose organic fertilizer suitable for vegetables and apply it according to the instructions.
Of course, attention should also be paid to weeding during the maintenance process to keep the soil clean. If pests or diseases are found, timely measures must be taken to prevent and control them. Harvest and consumption: Picking and preservation of garlic sprouts Generally speaking, garlic takes 3-4 months from planting to harvesting. You can judge whether you can harvest it by observing the yellowing degree of garlic leaves. When the yellowing part of garlic leaves reaches 1/3-1/2, you can harvest it. After harvest, you can wash the garlic sprouts, cut them into small pieces, and use them to stir-fry or make soup. They are very delicious. Notes: Problems to Avoid and Solutions During the planting process, some problems may be encountered, such as garlic cloves do not sprout, garlic seedlings grow slowly, etc. At this time, you can check whether the soil is too dry or too wet, whether it is over-fertilized, or whether there are pests and diseases. To address these problems, you can appropriately adjust watering, fertilization and prevention measures. : The fun and harvest of potted garlic Planting garlic potted plants not only beautifies your small balcony, but also allows you to enjoy fresh garlic. In this process, you will not only learn a lot about plants, but also experience the joy of planting. So take action quickly and add a touch of green to your little balcony!