How to Grow Garlic Information

Growing Nootka Rose Seed Garlic Bulbs

In early to mid-fall, at least two weeks before the ground freezes, 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 and at least 4 inches apart from each other. Carefully fill in the furrows and water well. Cover the soil with at least 4 inches of leaves or 6 inches of straw; this will help to reduce any possible frost damage and to increase soil moisture retention. Do not fertilize at the time of planting; this might encourage the bulb to grow too quickly, and then it may get damaged by the cold. Fertilize early in spring, just a few weeks before harvest. Favor higher nitrogen fertilizers as most soils are lacking in nitrogen.

Water infrequently and deeply throughout the growing season and stop watering about one week before the expected harvest (usually around when the scapes come on). Do not overwater. Avoid planting garlic or any Allium in the same place two years in a row to avoid soil depletion and perpetuated pest populations. Softneck varieties can also be planted in the spring for a smaller yet productive fall harvest.

Nootka Rose Garlic Bulbs in the Vegetable Garden

Garlic is great to grow in the garden because various common pests do not prefer to eat it. It can help deter pests from neighboring plants as well. Nootka Rose 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. Garlic is also a great choice for planting in the garden bed during the “off-season,” but they take up little space even during the summer!

Harvesting Nootka Rose Garlic Bulbs

Fall-planted garlic in Southern climates is typically ready to be harvested in early to mid-summer. Your garlic will show its 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 harvested appears much smaller than expected, leave the remaining bulbs in the ground, water them, and repeat the test in about a week.

Curing and Storing Nootka Rose 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. Then, in a warm location (keep it lower than 90F) and out of direct sunlight, the bulbs can either be dried vertically on a rack or hung upside down with the roots up. Be sure to allow room between each bulb for maximum airflow. Soft neck varieties are often braided together by home gardeners before curing to create an attractive display and save space. This curing process prepares the garlic for storage and greatly increases the shelf-life. Curing takes 10-14 days and is completed when the bulbs and stalks are sufficiently dried. After, store them in a cool, dry place such as the refrigerator. Softneck garlic bulbs can easily last 6-8 months when stored properly. Only break apart the bulbs when ready to use the cloves; this further preserves the garlic.

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