Even in the smallest area, you can find at least one bed of garlic. This vegetable is loved by absolutely all summer residents. Almost no dish can be imagined without garlic. There are a huge number of varieties, but today we will pay attention to one. Let's find out what Chinese garlic is and how to grow it in our latitudes.
Myth or reality
First of all, it is worth talking about the opinion of the public. And she, as you know, is not entirely delighted with such a vegetable. There are reasons why Russian gardeners are afraid to grow Chinese garlic on their plots. Let's get to know them better:
- The most common problem is related, oddly enough, to psychology. The Russians are afraid that if this is China, then there will be no quality. And what can we say about the taste.
- Many people believe that all Chinese garlic is genetically modified.
- This species is not adapted to our harsh climate.
There is another side of the coin. Scientists conducted research, during which the following information was obtained:
- When sown in our climate, most Chinese garlic germinates well.
- Chinese breeders' garlic is considered spring. In the future, the vegetable reproduces well.
- Grows much faster than our local varieties.
If you are wondering what Chinese garlic is called at home, then we will tell you about it. Farmers from the Middle Kingdom call this vegetable none other than "xiangshin".
As you can see, this garlic is considered not only useful, but also popular. He is constantly talked about and argued about. And we move on to the next interesting facts.
How do I know?
When you go to the store or the market for vegetables, you can find various varieties of garlic there. If you look closely, everyone has a different appearance. Do you know the types of Chinese garlic and how to distinguish it from all the others?
This vegetable from China can be identified by the following external features:
- flat round head;
- the shaft is missing in the middle of the head, this proves that this is a spring type of garlic.
If you decide to try to grow such garlic yourself, then we will help you.
Spring or winter
Before you start planting garlic, determine its variety. Chinese garlic is a spring representative. It can be recognized by the following characteristics:
- small tooth size;
- spring garlic is located at least two rows;
- the color of the teeth is white, but there is also a light purple hue;
- no rigid rod in the middle.
Landing
Chinese garlic should be planted in early spring. It tolerates early frosts well. The ideal garden bed looks like this:
- The seat should be raised.
- Remove the earth all over the garden. The depth should not be more than the spade bayonet.
- Put straw, old leaves or weeds in the bottom of the bed. You can add manure. From above, the entire bed filler must be treated with nitrogen fertilizer. This will help the organics decompose quickly.
- We dig in the ground - and you can proceed to the next step.
One step left before landing. You need to prepare the garlic cloves. Do it like this:
- Divide the head into small cloves.
- Skin them completely.
- Disinfect planting material in a solution of copper sulfate. To do this, dissolve 10 grams of the substance in 10 liters of water.
- The garlic is ready for planting.
Now send the processed cloves to a depth of about 10 centimeters. The distance between rows should be at least 20 centimeters. So it will be convenient to take care of the garlic and rake the earth from the roots of the plant.
Care
Chinese garlic needs good watering. If the weather is dry and sunny, then 13 liters of water should fall on each square meter of the garden. When August comes, you can stop moistening the soil altogether. Mandatory care should include top dressing. For the whole season, you only need to fertilize the vegetable twice:
- Immediately after landing. To do this, breed a specialmeans "Humate +7 iodine". Add the drug to the watering can.
- The second fertilizer is done in 2-3 weeks. To do this, use diluted mullein or urea.
If it grows poorly, then you can add a couple more top dressings.
In the garden
When Chinese garlic has grown, you can appreciate its appearance. It differs significantly from other varieties. Unlike other representatives, this one has:
- wide pen;
- yellow-green shade.
If you want to get a vegetable faster than your neighbors, then give preference to such a variety as Chinese garlic. Growing is easy and you will get a good harvest in return.
Collection and storage
And now your garlic is ripe. You can start harvesting. This is done when the leaves have completely turned yellow. Then you need:
- Dig up all the garlic.
- Dry it.
Store garlic in a woven form. So it can be used as an edible decoration.
So, you have learned not only about the name of Chinese garlic at home, but also everything about its cultivation, care and storage.
