2023-09-09 16:07:47
How to plant garlic in water?
Today, discover our guide to planting garlic in water and benefit from an inexhaustible supply at home. With minimal effort and some savings to boot! You’ll see, it’s a simple and quick tip to do. What will you need? A bulb of garlic, a plastic bottle, scissors and water.
Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t panic, even a beginner can get started without any hassle. Just follow these 8 steps exactly:
Step 1
Get a clove of garlic. You can easily find them in your usual supermarket or market gardener. But above all, make sure that the bulbs are large enough, fresh and not too dry. This way, you can multiply them from their roots.
2nd step
Make a cut in the top of the garlic bulb. Be sure to carry out this operation with scissors or a well-disinfected knife. You will then be able to begin the germination process to give birth to a new plant. A tip: cut the upper part and not the central part, because this is what will help keep the garlic whole.
Step 3
Take a small plastic bottle, cut it by removing its neck with a sharp, sharp tool. It is inside that you will introduce the whole bulb of garlic, keeping it well curled up.
Place the garlic bulbs in bottles of water. Source: spm
Step 4
Fill the bottle with water and place the garlic bulb in it, root side down and cut side up.
You must ensure that the water in the bottle correctly touches the bottom of the bulb, so that the roots can develop in the best conditions.
Caution
It is important to store this bottle in a well-lit area exposed to morning sunlight.
Step 5
This stage is decisive since it refers to the development of the roots. For a few days, monitor the evolution and changes that the bulb undergoes, because it is precisely during this period that the roots begin to grow in the water in the bottle. It is therefore essential to check the condition of the water: at any time, if you notice that it is becoming dark or cloudy, immediately consider replacing it with clean, pure water.
Step 6
As the days pass, the garlic bulb begins to grow upwards and the roots downwards thus filling the entire bottle. You should see abundant green growth. From there, you can begin harvesting the roots for your daily cooking needs.
Growing garlic in a water bottle. Source: spm
Step 7
Want to get more bulbs? In this case, you will need to start a planting process. Separate the bulbs and pod clusters you want to plant and prepare a pot with a good substrate.
Step 8
Now proceed to grow them as individual plants. Concretely, you have to fill the pot, hoping that it has enough space for their growth. Bury the garlic bulbs, taking care to separate them a certain distance from each other.
You need to water them sufficiently (but not excessively!), and leave them in a suitable place where they will receive enough sunlight.
And there you have it, the deal is in the bag! And, one thing is certain, there is nothing more satisfying than tasting a food that you have grown yourself…
For information
- Garlic tends to grow much better in soil with organic matter.
- Leave the pot with the garlic bulbs exposed to the sun for at least 6 hours.
- Important point to remember: you should never let the soil dry out, always keep the substrate sufficiently moist, but not excessively either. At the risk of causing the garlic to rot.
What is the best month to plant garlic?
There are two times of the year when garlic heads can be sown: from October to November or from January to March. The substrate or soil where you plant the garlic must be light, this is essential, so that it is well drained and the water does not stagnate.
How long does it take to grow garlic?
Ah, that requires a little patience! It takes regarding 8 to 9 months for a small planted garlic clove to grow into a head of garlic ready to be harvested.
When to harvest garlic?
Ideally, the right time to pick garlic depends on several key criteria:
- In particular, the number of green leaves on the plant is a reliable indicator. Generally, when more than half of a garlic plant’s leaves are dry, the plant is considered ripe.
- It is also necessary to take into consideration the dimensions of the specific garlic cloves depending on the variety grown.
- Remember: a sunny day, with no risk of precipitation, is ideal for harvesting garlic heads. The harvested bulbs should be kept in the shade or dried for a period of 7 to 10 days. The dry leaves should be cleaned well and the roots cut off (leaving a quarter on the bulb).
FAQ
When should you plant garlic in winter?
Always remember to plant your garlic a little before the first frost of the year, but especially avoid doing it just before a big frost. Be aware that garlic cannot tolerate high heat, so it is better to consider planting it once the temperatures begin to gradually cool down. In most cases, ideally, the good time in winter is between September and November.
When can you sow garlic?
The good news is that this plant requires little humidity, and its maintenance is quite simple. There are two ideal planting seasons: October to November and January to March. As you go, you will see the leaves growing. What regarding the famous lunar calendar? According to certain beliefs, the waxing or waning moon has some impact on the cultivation of plants. It is said that planting should always be done when the moon is waning and that the best time to harvest is when it is waxing. This would therefore be more conducive to making your plants stronger, full of vitality and resistance to disease. It is therefore better to plant garlic on a waning moon to benefit from better quality. On the other hand, the climate is not very important although it is a dry plant. But, on the other hand, if it is colder, the garlic will be spicier and therefore more flavorful.
What are the watering conditions?
When you plant garlic in winter, watering often becomes unnecessary, as the cold season naturally maintains good humidity and is generally marked by abundant rainfall. However, during very dry winters or springs, it is still advisable to water it a little, depending on the severity of the drought. It is always good to moisten the soil, but you should never overwater it either, as the bulb may rot. For the rest, there is little reason to worry. One of the advantages of this plant is its resistance to parasites and diseases, although a few larvae can sometimes attack the bulb. To avoid this type of disappointment, the ideal would be to carry out preventive treatments from mid-April (or even the end of the month), when temperatures soften and humidity intensifies.
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