The middle of summer is the decisive stage for the future harvest of garlic. It depends on what you do now, whether the heads will grow dense and large or scatter into small, poorly stored cloves. It is at the end of June that the active formation of the underground part begins. It's time to give garlic everything he needs.
The main mistake that summer residents make continuing the use of top dressing with nitrogen fertilizers. But at this moment, the plant no longer needs green arrows, it is important for it to direct all force into the formation of the head. And here two indispensable ally, phosphorus and potassium come to the stage.
Ash: the best simple remedy
If you have ash after burning dry branches or foliage, then for garlic is a real treasure. It contains easily digestible phosphorus and potassium, as well as a whole complex of trace elements. The ash can simply be scattered along the rowers and lightly close up when loosening. But the infusion will be more effective. It is necessary to pour 2 liters of ash with a bucket of water and insist a couple of days. Then dilute two liters of concentrate in 10 liters of water and water on moist soil.
This method not only nourishes, but also protects the garlic from pests and fungi. The soil becomes less acidic, which creates an unfavorable environment for many diseases.
Herbal cocktail: trench in the case
If there is a flowering tissue on the site, do not rush to mow it. It is he who is a champion among plants in potassium content. Grind the grass, fill it with a third of the bucket and share the water to the edges. Addition of a pair of spoons of honey will enhance the effectiveness of the product. After 4-5 days, a concentrate will be obtained, which must be diluted before watering in a proportion of 1.5 liters per standard watering can. The result will be a healthy top and powerful poured heads.
Minerals to increase efficiency
The classic scheme for accurate operation includes a solution of superphosphate and potassium sulfate. But superphosphate is poorly dissolved, so it is better to first insist it in warm water at night. For top dressing, add 35 g of superphosphate and 15–20 g of potassium sulfate in 10 liters of water. Stir and pour the garlic under the root, trying not to get on the leaves.
The secret of good roying
Garlic, topped with potassium and phosphorus in June, not only grows larger, but is also stored much longer. He does not sprinkle, does not mold and calmly worries the winter. This is especially important for winter garlic, which is cleaned in July. You have only a month left. Do not miss the chance to influence the result.
If the lower leaves of garlic began to turn yellow, and the arrow began to actively stretch out the time of top dressing. Do not wait until the head begins to “fall apart”. This is a lack of nutrients.
Feed the garlic correctly and the heads will be a fist, dense, juicy and fragrant.
