When and how long does Shandong garlic harvest take?

Shandong garlic harvest time

Shandong garlic is harvested from late May to early June, when the leaves at the base of the plant dry up, there are 2-4 green leaves on the upper part, the garlic stalks become soft, and the garlic cloves are more protruding.

Shandong garlic production area

Shandong garlic is produced in Jinxiang and Lanling. The best sowing period for garlic in Lanling County is October 1-15. Jinxiang area recommends sowing garlic from October 1 to 10. Sowing too early or too late is not conducive to the growth of garlic seedlings. Cangshan garlic harvests garlic stalks in early May and garlic bulbs in late May. The entire growing period of garlic is about 8 months.

Shandong garlic planting time and key points

1. Planting time

Shandong garlic likes to grow in a cool environment and is usually planted in September and October each year. In order to make it germinate faster, garlic can also be propagated through greenhouse seedling cultivation.

2. Land preparation

Although garlic does not require high soil requirements for growth, it still needs to be planted in soil with sufficient nutrients and good drainage. Before planting garlic, the entire plot should be tidied up to make the soil loose. In addition, some fertilizer can be applied in advance and mixed evenly with the soil during deep plowing to improve soil fertility.

3. Planting seeds

Before sowing, the garlic cloves need to be sorted, and those that are relatively large, pure white and bright in appearance, and undamaged should be selected as seeds. The seeds need to be dried in the sun for a day or two before sowing to increase the germination rate. Sow 1-2 seeds in each pit. After sowing, cover with a thin layer of soil and water thoroughly again.

4. Field management

Garlic likes a humid environment. After sowing, it is necessary to water it thoroughly once, and also water it more during the seedling stage to promote the rapid growth of the seedlings. At the same time, if you want to increase the yield of garlic, you should also fertilize regularly, remove weeds in time, and use a combination of water and fertilizer to increase the yield of garlic.