How to Grow Garlic Information

Growing Krandasger Red Seed Garlic Bulbs

In early to mid-fall, at least two weeks before the ground freezes over, prepare the growing space by creating 1-2 inch deep furrows 6-12 inches apart. Break the cloves apart when planting and insert them into the furrows with the pointy side up and the root side down, at least 4 inches apart from each other. Carefully fill in the furrows and water well. Top dress the soil with mulch or straw of at least 5-6 inches deep. This will help to mitigate any possible frost damage and to retain soil moisture. Do not fertilize at the time of planting. This might encourage the bulb to grow too quickly and then become damaged by the winter temperatures above ground. Fertilize very early in spring, just a few weeks before harvest. The typical planting time is October with harvesting time happening in the early summer or late spring. When the garlic scapes appear in the springtime, cut them off before they flower. These are also edible. Water infrequently and deeply throughout the growing season, stopping about one week before the expected harvest (usually around when the scapes come on).

Krandasger Red Garlic Bulbs in the Vegetable Garden

Garlic is great to grow in the garden because pests of all kinds do not like to eat it. It can therefore deter pests from nearby plants as well. Krandasger Red can also be stored for a long time, much longer than other vegetables, which extends the enjoyment of the harvest long into the next season.

Harvesting Krandasger Red Garlic Bulbs

Fall-planted garlic in Northern climates is typically ready to be harvested in July or as late as early August in some areas. Your garlic will indicate its own maturity when at least four leaves on the stalks start to turn yellow, brown, and floppy. Carefully loosen the soil around the bulb with a trowel or other tool and firmly pull straight upward at the base of the stalk. If the first bulb pulled appears much smaller than expected, water the rest of the bulbs and repeat the test in about one week.

Curing and Storing Krandasger Red Garlic Garden Bulbs

After harvesting the garlic bulbs, do not remove any stalks or leaves. Shake off any excess soil but avoid getting it wet by rinsing it off. Then, in a warm location (less than 90F) and out of direct sunlight, the bulbs can either be dried vertically or hung upside down with the roots up. Be sure to allow room between each bulb for maximum airflow. This curing process prepares the garlic for storage and greatly increases the shelf-life.

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