Proper care of garlic in spring

The spring period for any plant is considered important due to the beginning of the vegetative process. The normal development of young shoots is the key to obtaining a generous harvest. Particular attention in spring care is paid to gluttonous crops, which include garlic.

Winter garlic care for autumn planting

Winter varieties are planted in autumn. A suitable place for the culture is preselected, which excludes shading and strong drafts.

Predecessors in an open area can be: cucumbers, early cabbage, onions, zucchini, pumpkin, squash... After potatoes, planting beds under spring or winter garlic is not worth it, there is a high probability of infection with a nematode, fusarium.

Correct landing pattern in open ground

Correct scheme:

• row spacing - 25-30 cm;
• distance between teeth in a row - 15-20 cm;
• planting depth of teeth - 10-15 cm.

The period of work is the end of September, the beginning of October.

Gardeners recommend splitting the beds in the direction east to west... This will ensure normal heating and illumination of the crop in summer until the moment of harvesting.

Pay attention and seed preparation... It needs to be sorted out, removing the damaged teeth. It is also recommended to carry out disinfection by soaking the garlic in a solution of copper sulfate (1 tablespoon for 5 liters of water). A weak solution of potassium permanganate or "Maxim" is suitable as a disinfectant.

After planting, the beds are mulched with a layer of peat (sawdust, humus can also be used). This will help the seedlings survive the harsh winter. In the spring, the mulch is removed, why, so that the shoots do not get stuck.

The need for fertilization and processing when growing garlic

Garlic is gluttonous, therefore it draws out a large amount of micronutrients from the soil, which are necessary for vegetation. After harvesting, such a site should be generously enriched with fertilizers, and it is recommended to re-plant on it. in 3-4 years.

The culture responds well to organics and minerals. It is better to use them in combination to prevent decay of planting material or forming heads.

The soil is being prepared a month before planting... It is dug up and injected with humus or compost. Also, to increase the fertility of the soil, superphosphate (30 g) and potassium chloride (20 g) are added per 1 m2. In the presence of an acidic environment, wood ash is used.

After the snow melts (after about a week), the first complementary food is introduced. At this stage, it is appropriate to use urea (7-10 grams per 1 m2) or ammonium nitrate (10-15 grams per 1 m2). The procedure should be repeated in the second half of May, when the heads begin to form.

Loosening and weeding in spring

To ensure normal air circulation, it is necessary to loosen the soil. The first time you need to do this after the emergence of shoots above the soil surface in April.Rakes or light harrows should be passed (3-4 times) across the rows, immersing the tool 8-10 cm.

Such a procedure retains valuable moisture in the ground as much as possibleaccumulated in the country during the winter. At this stage, weed shoots are manually removed.

After 2-3 weeks, weeding is carried out with deep removal of the roots of the weeds. During the growing season, the neighborhood with them is extremely undesirable, since there is a high probability of decay of the forming bulb. Clearing weeds from beds is prevention of the spread of diseases and pests.

The absence of dense thickets does not attract insects, because they look for secluded places to deposit larvae. When performing work, you should shake off the soil from the stalks of garlic to form holes. This provides good access to moisture for plants from rainfall or irrigation. In total, at the first stage of the growing season, 2-4 loosening and weeding are carried out.

Often, to reduce the amount of weeding and loosening, gardeners mulch the soil. peat or rotted manure... The crop is additionally enriched with nutrients, and weeds are less likely to break through the mulch layer.

Watering rules with water and saline

Garlic belongs to hygrophilous plants, therefore, at the first stage of the growing season and during the formation of heads, it is necessary to carry out regular irrigation with water.

Adjust the amount of liquid depending on precipitation and soil condition... Approximate norms:

• in case of moderate heat and the presence of rain - water 10-12 liters per 1 m2 (once every 10 days);
• in dry weather, the rates remain the same, but the frequency of watering increases up to 1 time in 5 days;
• there is no need to water the plant in rainy weather.

After watering, the soil should be moistened to a depth up to half a meter... Irrigation should be completed by harrowing to ensure deeper penetration of moisture into the soil.

Salt watering or salt water sprinkling is practiced with the aim of creating onion fly protection... The procedures should be carried out at the stage of formation of 3-5 leaves. To prepare the solution, use a glass of table salt in a bucket of water.

According to the advice of experienced gardeners, this method of processing should not be abused, because the excess sodium and chlorine contained in the product inhibit the growth and development of plants. In addition, such a mixture is dangerous for the soil, it destroys its structure, provokes the leaching of useful microelements from the nutrient layer. You need to carefully monitor how much mineral is added, and if anything, drain the excess and dilute with plain water.

Common mistakes when caring for garlic

The unpretentiousness of the plant relaxes many inexperienced gardeners who violate the rules of care. Ardent tutelage, garlic is also considered superfluous. does not need an abundance of wateringlike many other cultures.

It is worth taking into account the mistakes that gardeners often make when growing garlic.

• Planting garlic in the same place leads to a significant decrease in yield. The optimal time interval is 3-4 years.
• Shading of beds with tall trees, shrubs or buildings is unacceptable. Lack of sunlight affects the growing season.
• A good harvest cannot be grown on devastated soil. In autumn and spring, planned measures should be taken to feed the plantation.
• Nitrogen fertilizers are undoubtedly useful and important for the crop, but their excess leads to a decrease in the shelf life. Introducing them is not at all appropriate at the beginning of the head formation period.
• Abundant watering is appropriate only at the initial stage of shoot development.Further, the rate is reduced, and before harvesting for 20-25 days, irrigation stops altogether.
• Some owners practice growing garlic from cloves and bulbs (seeds) in the same bed. This cannot be done, since the landing technology has different conditions and terms.
• Planting material must be sorted... When separating the cloves, it is not worth damaging the scales, because it prevents them from decay.
• There is a misconception that there is no need to rush to harvest, as if the heads will gain more volume. This is a delusion, the delay threatens the disintegration of the teeth. After the leaves turn yellow, the root crop is ready to be removed and dried.

Garlic is easy to grow, but you still have to make some effort and care to get a rich harvest. For convenience, gardeners draw up a schedule of mandatory activities, which allows them to provide the plant with nutrients in a timely manner and to prevent diseases and pests.