When is the best time to sow garlic?

Garlic sowing time

Garlic, also known as garlic, single garlic, and shallot, is a plant of the Liliaceae family and the Allium genus. It mostly relies on bulbs and seeds for reproduction. It will germinate about a week after sowing and will bloom in about 5 months.

The garlic sowing time is different in different regions. The best time is around September to October each year, when the seed survival rate is the highest. In the southern region, it can be advanced to August.

Garlic sowing method

1. Land preparation

Garlic is not very demanding on the soil, but it is best to have loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Before planting, deep plowing should be done to a depth of about 20-25 cm, and then the soil should be raked and leveled to make ridges.

2. Planting

Before sowing, dry the garlic seeds in the sun for 1-2 days, keep the temperature at around 15°C, then dig furrows on the bed surface and sow 1-2 seeds in each furrow. Keep the soil slightly moist in the later stage.

Garlic planting tips and techniques

1. After garlic is planted, it is necessary to carry out inter-cultivation and weeding in time. This can increase the permeability of the soil and prevent weeds from occupying the nutrients of the plants. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the prevention and control of diseases and pests.

2. Before planting garlic, about 5,000 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer should be applied per mu as base fertilizer. Sprinkle the fertilizer evenly on the soil surface, and topdressing should be combined with watering.