Single garlic planting time and method

Single garlic planting time

Single-headed garlic likes a warm environment. The best time to plant it is in spring and autumn, specifically from March to April and from August to September. The temperature should be controlled between 10 and 22 degrees Celsius. The environment at this time is suitable for the growth of single-headed garlic.

How to plant single garlic

1. Choose the soil

Before planting single-headed garlic, you need to choose suitable soil, a mixture of garden soil, perlite, sandy soil, and humus. Make sure the soil is fertile, loose, and breathable. Expose it to the sun for a few days in advance for disinfection.

2. Choose the variety

When planting single-headed garlic, you need to choose varieties that mature quickly and have high yields. The surface of the garlic seeds should be smooth and free of pests and diseases. Rinse them with clean water, remove the stem disk of the garlic seeds, apply carbendazim, and place them in a ventilated and semi-shaded environment to dry before planting.

3. Planting method

When planting single-headed garlic, spread the seedlings evenly in the soil, making sure the distance between the plants is 15 cm. Cover with a layer of fine sand 2 to 2.5 cm thick, compact the soil, water it in time, and cover it with a thin layer of plastic film to keep the soil moist.

Precautions for planting single garlic

After planting single-headed garlic, wait until the plant has grown for 2 to 3 days before watering it again. Then wait until the seedlings sprout new shoots before watering it normally. The plastic film should also be removed at this time. When the plant grows to a height of 10 to 15 cm, apply a small amount of decomposed and fermented organic fertilizer or diluted cake fertilizer water, and then carry out inter-row cultivation and weeding.