Care and Cultivation of Garlic

Plant cloves in late autumn or early spring. Set 2.5cm (1in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart. Leave 15-20 cm (6-8in) between rows.

Garlic needs a cold, dormant period which is why it is best planted in the autumn. The long growing season is beneficial to the ripening process.

Plant with the base of the clove, the flattest part, on the bottom of the hole with at least 2.5cm (1in) of soil above the tip. Take care not to press the clove too firmly into the soil as this reduces root development.