The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Strong garlic bed preparation starts with loose, fertile soil, good drainage, and the right timing for your zone. With a little garlic soil preparation in September, you’ll give your cloves the best chance to root well, survive winter, and grow into bigger bulbs next summer.
Essential Concepts Garlic can make a scape and a rounded head, but many heads are mostly bulbils, not true seed. Hardneck types are most likely to bloom; leaving scapes on usually reduces bulb size, so growers who want ornament and bulbs must choose between the two.
Not all garlic is created equal—choosing between hardneck and softneck can make a big difference in your harvest, flavor, and storage success. Learn which type fits your climate and gardening goals so you can grow garlic with confidence.
Want big, flavorful garlic bulbs next summer? Plant in fall, give the cloves a sunny, well-drained home, and let them settle in before winter for a strong head start.
Grow your own flavorful garlic right on a balcony, patio, or porch with just a pot, a little planning, and some basic care. This easy container-growing guide shows you how to plant, nurture, and harvest fresh bulbs even if you don’t have a backyard.