Garlic is probably one of the most useful foods. If you don’t believe me, I recommend you take a look at our article here.
Not to mention, garlic is essential for adding flavor to any recipe.
What if you could grow some in your garden without having to buy new ones? Don’t worry, you’ll see it’s easy!
Each planted bulb will multiply and produce 3 or 4 new garlic cloves. You see :
How to do
1. Prepare a pot full of seedling soil, preferably a pot with drainage.
2. choose very fresh garlic cloves.
3. separate the pods, being careful not to damage the base. 4. bury each pod by placing the tip at the base of the pod.
Bury each pod by placing the pointed part upwards under a few centimeters of soil. 5. Separate them by about 10 cm.
Separate them by about 10 cm. 6. Keep the soil moist.
6. keep the soil moist, but never soaked, because garlic doesn’t need much water.
7. let the garlic grow a little, but remember to cut the flowers regularly so that all the flavor remains in the bulb.
8. Once the plant has 5-6 leaves turning yellow and starting to die, the garlic is ready to harvest.
9. Let the garlic dry in a cool, dry place like a garage for a week.
Result :
And there you have it! You just grew garlic at home 🙂 You don’t have to buy it anymore! Simple, isn’t it? Know that the best time to plant garlic is early spring or autumn.
Garlic takes about 8-10 months to grow. Don’t throw away the small green stalks of garlic. They are eaten like chives or to flavor a soup or ricotta, for example.
After harvesting, store garlic in a cool, dry place.
What are the benefits of garlic?
As we said in the introduction, garlic has many health benefits. Garlic is rich in vitamins B6 and C, selenium, manganese, calcium and potassium. It’s also low in calories, with just 42 calories per serving. Strengthens the immune system. Regular consumption prevents 63% of colds and 63% of common colds. It is also excellent for the heart, as it limits the risk of heart problems and helps reduce cholesterol. Same observation for those suffering from high blood pressure: Eating regularly would be beneficial.