How to plant garlic
For many girls, the experience of planting garlic and the correct process of growing garlic in the field for green plant maintenance, the following will introduce you to it together.
Garlic is a very good vegetable that prefers to grow in humid and cool seasons, with the most suitable temperature being around 17℃. In the coastal areas of the south, the continuous rainy weather in spring is ideal for garlic growth, and it never snows. The current minimum temperature does not drop below 10℃, with an average temperature of 18℃, which is the best time to plant garlic. Those who haven't decided what vegetables to plant can try planting garlic. So, how exactly is garlic planted, and what is the specific planting process? Here is a sharing of the complete process of planting garlic.
One: Seed Selection
Seed selection is an essential step in planting garlic. The quality of the seeds directly affects the robustness of the garlic seedlings, thus influencing the yield. Therefore, when selecting garlic seeds, it is necessary to choose plump, large, and very fresh-looking ones without any wounds or rotting parts to avoid disease infection in the later stages.
There are special garlic seeds available in the market. When purchasing, be sure to choose seeds specifically for planting garlic seedlings, not those used as seasoning. The two types of seedlings differ in thickness and height, with seeds specifically for planting garlic producing thicker and taller seedlings that grow faster.
Two: Seed Segregation and Germination
After purchasing garlic seeds, you will find that each seed contains about 10 cloves, which is equivalent to 10 seeds. Therefore, we need to break the purchased garlic seeds into several cloves and remove the outer coat of the seeds to prepare for germination.
In the current cool weather, we place the garlic seeds in a special place for germination. In about a week, the garlic seeds start to sprout. Some people plant them directly without germination, which is also feasible. However, germination before planting ensures more complete seedlings and avoids the need for补苗 later on.
Three: Tilling and Preparing the Land
A few days before planting garlic, we need to till the selected vegetable garden. The first step is to turn the soil. If the plot is small, use a hoe; if it's large, use a specialized tillage machine. If the garden seems a bit barren, add some farm manure before tilling and distribute it evenly throughout the soil.
After tilling, divide the plot into several ridges for planting, which makes it easier for later management and prevents waterlogging (since garlic rots easily when submerged).
How to plant garlic
Four: Planting Garlic Seeds
When the garlic seeds start to sprout and develop fine roots, we can begin planting. Planting garlic is simple: just insert the seeds into the soil at a certain spacing, leaving only the sprout exposed. After all the seeds are planted, water them slightly to moisten the soil.
When planting garlic seeds, be careful not to damage the sprout or roots. You can make a small hole with your finger, plant the seed, and then cover it with soil. Alternatively, you can create a furrow about 15 cm deep, add some seed fertilizer, and plant the seeds at a certain spacing, covering them with a thin layer of soil. When the seedlings are fully grown and about 10 cm tall, add some soil appropriately.
Five: Post-Planting Management of Garlic
After planting garlic, the next step is to wait for the seedlings to emerge, which usually takes 5 to 7 days. At this point, we need to start preparing for top-dressing. Garlic top-dressing mainly consists of farm manure, with chicken manure being a common fertilizer. Chicken manure is a very good potassium fertilizer that can provide a large amount of potassium to garlic, promoting its growth. In addition to chicken manure, garlic also needs to be regularly fertilized with liquid fertilizers to supplement nitrogen nutrients. To improve the quality of garlic, add some sulfate potassium to the farm manure when fertilizing, as the sulfur element can enhance the quality of garlic.
When garlic shows signs of needing fertilizer, we need to use some chemical fertilizers appropriately. For example, when using chicken manure, add some nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer to promote garlic's rapid recovery.
In addition to top-dressing, post-planting management also requires regular checks on the growth of garlic, weeding, and checking for signs of yellowing leaves to determine if there is root maggot or other diseases. It is important to control pests and diseases in their early stages to prevent large-scale spread.
The above information on how to plant garlic and the correct process of growing garlic in the field is for your reference and operation.