Czech garlic

What winter garlic really needs in June for a big, healthy crop

Early June is the make-or-break moment for hardneck winter garlic. Removing the flower scapes at the right time helps the plant put its energy into bigger, better bulbs—and the scapes are delicious, too.

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Why Garlic Turns Yellow in May and How to Quickly Stop the Leaf Tips Drying Out

Garlic often starts yellowing in May after heavy rain and cold nights, usually from a temporary nitrogen shortage rather than disease. A quick foliar feed can stop the decline within days and keep bulbs sizing up properly.

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Grow Garlic at Home Without a Garden Using a Plastic Bottle

You can pre-sprout garlic quickly at home using nothing more than a plastic bottle and water. In just a few days you’ll see roots and green shoots, ready to pot on into compost.

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