How and when to grow garlic on the balcony How to fertilize garlic on the balcony

It is good to grow garlic on the balcony. Many people have the habit of growing vegetables at home, so that when they want to eat vegetables, they can pick them directly, which is very convenient. Now there are many kinds of vegetables planted in flower pots, garlic is one of them, and it is easy to survive.

How and when to plant garlic on the balcony

When to plant garlic on the balcony

   Garlic is relatively cold-resistant and is best planted in autumn and winter . If planted in late autumn and early winter, it can be picked and eaten in spring, and garlic shoots or garlic bulbs can be harvested in summer. The quality and taste are very good.

How to grow garlic on the balcony

1. Prepare the flower pot

   Before planting garlic, you need to choose a pot. For example, a clay pot used to plant flowers will also work. Ensure that the pot is breathable and conducive to drainage .

2. Planting steps

   If you have uneaten garlic at home and it is intact, you can plant it directly in a flowerpot. Break the garlic apart, and then evenly plant the garlic in a flowerpot with leaf mold and water it appropriately.

Key points for caring for garlic on the balcony

1. Sunlight

   After planting garlic, you need to block some of the sunlight and provide scattered light , otherwise the leaves will be burned. After it grows leaves, you can slowly increase the light intensity , and it will grow more vigorously in the sun.

2. Water and fertilizer

   After the garlic sprouts, it is necessary to water and fertilize it properly. If the soil fertility is insufficient, a small amount of organic fertilizer needs to be applied, and watering and temperature control should be performed properly to increase the growth rate of garlic.

How to fertilize garlic on the balcony

If we only eat garlic leaves , we can basically harvest them without fertilizing , because the garlic cloves themselves are very good fertilizers, which can continuously provide nutrients to the garlic.

If you also want garlic heads , you can add some fertilizer. Of course, potted garlic sprouts generally do not need too much fertilizer. A little bit can meet the needs of garlic growth and development. As long as you apply fertilizer every 5-7 days , both the green garlic sprouts and garlic heads can be harvested.