I don’t buy garlic from the store anymore. My gardener told me how to grow it in large quantities.

In addition to being considered a true superfood that offers many health benefits, garlic is also an essential ingredient that gives a unique flavor to all our culinary recipes. So, imagine being able to enjoy all its benefits without having to buy it every time you go to the supermarket? Would it be possible to easily germinate garlic at home? Apparently YES… Explanation!

To plant garlic, we all know the classic method: you need a vegetable garden! But what if we told you that we have a much simpler technique? No more worries about climate, soil, mulch and weeds! All you need is a clove of garlic, a glass of water and some sun. It’s up to you!

Is it possible to grow garlic indoors?

You can grow garlic perfectly as a houseplant. It is enough that:

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• Your pot should be equipped with a drainage hole in the bottom.
• Your plant is placed in a bright location where it can benefit from the sun’s rays.
• You place your plant in a dry room. Garlic fears excess water and humidity.

However, growing garlic at home can have some drawbacks. And that’s in the way you grow it indoors, which is a bit different. It’s clearly impossible to expect your pods to turn into full-fledged bulbs after a few weeks in the ground. Sure, you can harvest garlic leaves, which can be chopped raw to mix into salads, garnish soups, add flavor to stir-fries, and enhance the flavor of many recipes!

How to grow garlic in water?

If you live in an apartment or don’t have the space to grow garlic in your garden, our nifty method is a great alternative. Follow the guide to see how to do it:

1. Select the right garlic cloves:  This is a necessary step, dear readers! Opt for sprouted pods (the ones with a little green bud on top). Otherwise, you’ll have to take a whole bulb and cut off the tip with a knife.
2. Prepare your container:  have a transparent glass bowl (to monitor the germination of your plant) that can hold approximately 250 g of water.
3. Separate the garlic bulbs into individual cloves:  place each clove (with the skin on) on the sides of the container, making sure the pointed or sprouted end is facing up.
4. Add water:  Fill the container with warm water, just enough to cover the bottom of the garlic clove. It is important not to submerge them, as they may die!
5. Wait a while:  Place your container in a sunny spot for about a week. Don’t forget to refill the water if necessary. If the tops of the pods start to change color and turn brown, place the bowl out of direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.
6. Harvest the garlic shoots:  When the young plants are at least 8 cm tall, cut them off with scissors. That said, only take the amount you need, as they quickly lose their flavor. Also remember that after the first harvest, your garlic will definitely not produce any more shoots.
7. ENJOY:  With these simple steps, you can now enjoy your garlic in cooking!

Here’s a video to guide you step by step:

How to grow garlic from a clove with the can trick?

Vegetables are usually grown from seeds, but to grow garlic, simply plant individual cloves! Check out our guide to show you how:

1. To start, cut the bottom half off a 5-liter container and make 4 holes in the bottom.
2. Fill the pot with potting soil and make 3 holes about 10 cm deep.
3. Carefully remove 3 cloves of garlic from the water, being careful not to damage the roots.

4. Then, cut the roots slightly, about 3 cm from the stem.
5. Insert one clove per hole (with the stem facing up) and cover them with a little soil.
6. Pour the water from the bowl that the garlic cloves or head were in into your new pot.

7. All you need to do is wait a few weeks, dear readers, and your potted garlic will be ready to eat!

You can also use this technique to plant garlic directly into the soil in your garden.

Autumn-winter-spring planting: when and how to plant garlic outdoors?

If you want to be successful in planting garlic, it is essential to follow a methodical and well-defined program! It should be noted, therefore, that garlic generally requires a period of cold (0 to 10°C) to produce quality bulbs, i.e. 1 to 2 months. This is why gardeners  usually plant in late autumn or early winter. In other words, to obtain satisfactory results, it is necessary to proceed between October and February. However, for your information, dear readers, some varieties are suitable for planting in early spring.

How to grow garlic in the garden or vegetable patch?

1. Prepare the soil:  Garlic needs a sunny, well-drained spot to grow. However, avoid planting it in acidic soil (with a pH below 6.5).
2. Plant your green beans  : Break the bulbs into individual pods and, keeping the husks on, bury them 3-4 cm below the surface of the soil, with the root down and the tip up! Leave a space of 15 cm between them.
3. Water your plants:  During dry spells, be sure to water your garlic thoroughly to encourage bulb growth. Avoid getting the leaves wet, as this can lead to fungal diseases. Stop watering completely during the last few weeks of growth (yellow foliage and well-formed bulbs).

How long does it take to grow garlic?

Growing your own garlic from cloves takes about 6 to 7 months. If you plant your garlic cloves in the middle of winter, you can enjoy them between June and August.

How to harvest garlic?

If you’re wondering when the best time to harvest garlic is, look for signs that your plant is ready: yellow or brown leaves and drooping heads. Need to know how to harvest? Follow our advice:

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1. Carefully dig the garlic bulbs out of the ground using a gardening fork.
2. Then dry them thoroughly by exposing them to sunlight or placing them in a dry, well-ventilated place. The drying process takes between 2 and 4 weeks. Be careful, if mold appears, use a fan heater to speed up the drying process.
3. When the garlic leaves are dry and crispy, cut the bulbs and store them in a dry place so they will last for several months.

Observe :

If you harvest too early, the pods won’t form properly, and if you harvest too late, the bulbs may split open and not last very long!

As you may have noticed, dear readers, growing garlic at home is very easy and   you don’t need to have a dedicated garden to grow it.

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