Garlic is a wonderful spice that's utilized around the world. It has got many attributes from health conscious to culinary. Personally, I simply love the flavor and the scent - if I could use it in every dish I probably would. So while we are considering our own indoor herb garden, why don't you consider garlic? It may seem like a complicated thing to grow, but it is really fairly simple, and is wonderfully suited for our indoor herb garden.
All you need to begin growing garlic inside is garlic bulbs, and a suitably sized pot, and some patience. When it comes to taking the garlic bulbs, keep under consideration that most grocery garlic is treated to not sprout - and glaringly we want the garlic to sprout so one should look in a nursery for garlic bulbs provided specifically for growing.
So far as the pot goes, I would recommend a 12" x 12" pot approx. You can grow a pair bulbs in this sized pot - each bulb 1.5 inch under the surface and 3-4 inches apart. I wouldn't suggest packing as many in a pot as you can, but 2-3 should be fine. You do not want the plants to run straight out of room while growing. You also want to ensure correct drainage, as the bulbs can rot if left in water too long.
Historically one plants the garlic in october/Nov. You do not need the ground to freeze early in expansion. Glaringly this isn't a problem growing in doors, however the growth can benefit 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 possible , you ought to be prepared to crop around may/june of the next year.
Growing garlic is unique in experience compared to other herbs. The herb we crop is growing underground - though there's an above ground plant/flower. Draining is significant for all herbs, but supreme for garlic since any rotting of the bulb means we lose our crop. Keep these straightforward concepts under consideration and you will be able to grow your own delectable garlic.
All you need to begin growing garlic inside is garlic bulbs, and a suitably sized pot, and some patience. When it comes to taking the garlic bulbs, keep under consideration that most grocery garlic is treated to not sprout - and glaringly we want the garlic to sprout so one should look in a nursery for garlic bulbs provided specifically for growing.
So far as the pot goes, I would recommend a 12" x 12" pot approx. You can grow a pair bulbs in this sized pot - each bulb 1.5 inch under the surface and 3-4 inches apart. I wouldn't suggest packing as many in a pot as you can, but 2-3 should be fine. You do not want the plants to run straight out of room while growing. You also want to ensure correct drainage, as the bulbs can rot if left in water too long.
Historically one plants the garlic in october/Nov. You do not need the ground to freeze early in expansion. Glaringly this isn't a problem growing in doors, however the growth can benefit 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 possible , you ought to be prepared to crop around may/june of the next year.
Growing garlic is unique in experience compared to other herbs. The herb we crop is growing underground - though there's an above ground plant/flower. Draining is significant for all herbs, but supreme for garlic since any rotting of the bulb means we lose our crop. Keep these straightforward concepts under consideration and you will be able to grow your own delectable garlic.
About the Author:
Joseph Robertson loves having fresh garlic available from his own indoor herb garden. Learn more about growing garlic at the blog.