In our busy lives, we often overlook some of life's little pleasures. Among them, growing some simple vegetables is a very good way to relax. Today, we're going to talk about how to grow garlic at home. Although garlic is a common spice, it is also a great plant for potting. Next, let's take a look at the planting method of garlic potted plants.
1. Prepare potting soil.
Growing garlic requires the use of loose and not too sticky soil, you can buy a general nutrient soil suitable for potting at the flower market, or you can mix it yourself according to the ratio of 2 parts peat soil + 1 part perlite + 1 part vermiculite. Fill the pot with the soil until it is eighth, then cover the surface of the pot with a thin layer of river sand or perlite.
Second, choose garlic.
It is best to choose purple garlic for garlic planting, because it is full of garlic flavor and has a high yield. When buying garlic, you need to pay attention to check whether the garlic is damaged or rotten, so as to avoid affecting the germination rate after planting.
3. Carry out planting.
Break the selected garlic into cloves, and then arrange them evenly on the surface of the pot according to the density of 3-4 pieces per pot. When placing the garlic, you need to pay attention to the direction of the garlic, which needs to be placed upwards to facilitate germination and growth. Then cover with a thin layer of soil until the garlic is completely covered.
Fourth, watering management.
When growing garlic, proper watering is required. Watering needs to be done thoroughly, but not in a way that causes water to accumulate in the pot. During the growth of garlic, it is necessary to keep the soil moist to facilitate the growth and development of garlic.
5. Fertilization management.
When planting garlic, it is necessary to apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to provide enough nutrients for the garlic to absorb. You can choose to buy a general organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer suitable for potting at the flower market, spread the fertilizer evenly on the surface of the pot, and then mix it with the soil evenly. During the growth of garlic, fertilizer needs to be applied every 1-2 months to provide enough nutrients for the garlic to absorb.
6. Pest control.
Garlic can be attacked by pests and diseases during its growth. Common pests and diseases are garlic maggots, aphids, root rot, etc. For these pests and diseases, timely control is required. A combination of biological and chemical control methods can be used for control. For example, chemical control can be carried out with agents such as imidacloprid, and biological control can also be carried out by natural enemies.
7. Harvest management.
When the garlic plants grow to a height of about 20 centimeters, they can be harvested. At harvest time, the plants are pulled out of the soil, the soil and dead leaves are removed, and then they are washed and groomed. Garlic plants can be cut into small pieces and then cooked or processed. Garlic plants can also be dried and stored for later use.
In short, planting garlic requires attention to choosing the right soil and planting garlic, carrying out reasonable watering, fertilization and pest control management, as well as timely harvesting. Only in this way can you grow healthy, high-quality garlic potted plants.