How to Fertilize Garlic Plants
Most people have a love/hate relationship with garlic, although the benefits may outweigh the unpleasant smell. Since it is here to stay, garlic-lovers might as well make the best of it and learn how to grow large, healthy garlic plants. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Manure
- Corn gluten
- Organic matter for soil
- Garlic bulbs
- Blood and bone or other fertilizer
- Lime (if needed)
Instructions
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Look into the use of organic matter and manure for your garlic plants. If you use natural sources that are rich in nutrients and replenish the soil, your soil will be healthier than if you use chemical fertilizers.
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Spread manure over your garden in the fall, giving it plenty of time to enrich the soil before you plant the garlic in the spring.
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Use corn gluten (if available) to mulch and fertilize plants. This prevents weeds from growing and using up nutrients needed for your garlic plants, and is a potent fertilizer for your plants. Apply this in early spring, before planting the garlic.
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Purchase blood and bone fertilizers for your garlic plants. Garlic plants need lots of nourishment and it is important to find a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants.
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Fertilize your garlic bulbs when planting and do the same again after they flower in late spring.
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