Varieties of garlic and its cultivation

Having studied the varieties of garlic, you can understand how to plant it correctly. In general, garlic is not very difficult to grow. The main thing is to understand the main nuances.

Types of garlic:

• shooting and non-shooting
• spring and winter

If you don’t know which garlic to choose for planting—spring or winter—then consider how it will be more convenient for you to grow it. For example, a winter variety can overwinter in open ground, and it is planted in the soil already in mid-September. As for spring garlic, the optimal time for planting is spring.

By the way, the beneficial properties of garlic are explained by the fact that it contains phytoncides, iodine, sulfur and phosphorus. Therefore, it should be used as a fairly effective bactericidal, diuretic, anthelmintic and antiseptic. Garlic improves the functioning of the heart and digestive system.

Garlic and its cultivation

As already mentioned, before planting garlic, you need to decide on its type.

After this, be sure to prepare the planting material by selecting healthy and whole cloves. They must be warmed up before planting.

Successful garlic cultivation depends on the quality of the soil. It should be loose and rich in nutrients and minerals. If the soil on your site is acidic, neutralize it with lime. Ideally, the soil should be prepared in early autumn. After digging, organic fertilizers such as manure or peat are added.While growing garlic, it can be fertilized with mineral fertilizer.