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Garlic is a superb spice that is utilized around the globe. It has many features from healthy to culinary. Personally, I simply love the flavour and the aroma - if I could use it in each dish I almost certainly would. So while we are considering our own indoor herb garden, why not consider garlic? It could appear like a complex thing to grow, but it is actually quite simple, and is perfectly suited for our indoor herb garden.
All that you need to start growing garlic indoors is garlic bulbs, and a suitably sized pot, and some patience. When it comes to acquiring the garlic bulbs, remember that most corner store garlic is treated to not sprout - and clearly we'd like the garlic to sprout so one should look in a nursery for garlic bulbs provided specially for growing.
As far as the pot goes, I suggest a 12" x 12" pot approx. You can grow a couple bulbs in this sized pot - each bulb 1.5 in. below the surface and 3-4 inches apart. I would not recommend packing as many in a pot as you can, but 2-3 should be fine. You do not need the plants to run out of room while growing. You also wish to guarantee proper drainage, as the bulbs can rot if left in water too long.
Historically one plants the garlic in october/Nov. You don't want the ground to freeze early in expansion. Clearly this isn't a difficulty growing in doors, however the growth can gain advantage from having the pots placed in about 10 degree C for the first month. If you do plant in the october/November range, keep correct watering, ensure the plant gets as much sun as practical you ought to be prepared to crop around may/june of the following year.
Growing garlic is unique in experience compared with other herbs. The actual herb we harvest is growing underground - though there is an above ground plant/flower. Draining is vital for all herbs, but paramount for garlic since any crumbling of the bulb means we lose our harvest. Keep these simple ideas in mind and you'll be able to grow your own delicious garlic.
All that you need to start growing garlic indoors is garlic bulbs, and a suitably sized pot, and some patience. When it comes to acquiring the garlic bulbs, remember that most corner store garlic is treated to not sprout - and clearly we'd like the garlic to sprout so one should look in a nursery for garlic bulbs provided specially for growing.
As far as the pot goes, I suggest a 12" x 12" pot approx. You can grow a couple bulbs in this sized pot - each bulb 1.5 in. below the surface and 3-4 inches apart. I would not recommend packing as many in a pot as you can, but 2-3 should be fine. You do not need the plants to run out of room while growing. You also wish to guarantee proper drainage, as the bulbs can rot if left in water too long.
Historically one plants the garlic in october/Nov. You don't want the ground to freeze early in expansion. Clearly this isn't a difficulty growing in doors, however the growth can gain advantage from having the pots placed in about 10 degree C for the first month. If you do plant in the october/November range, keep correct watering, ensure the plant gets as much sun as practical you ought to be prepared to crop around may/june of the following year.
Growing garlic is unique in experience compared with other herbs. The actual herb we harvest is growing underground - though there is an above ground plant/flower. Draining is vital for all herbs, but paramount for garlic since any crumbling of the bulb means we lose our harvest. Keep these simple ideas in mind and you'll be able to grow your own delicious garlic.
About the Author:
Joseph Robertson loves having fresh garlic available from his very own indoor herb garden. Find out more about growing garlic at the blog.
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