How to Grow Garlic at Home from a Single Clove

Ingredients:

• 1 garlic clove (you don’t need the whole bulb)
• Potting soil or garden soil
• A small pot or a section of your garden
• Water

Instructions:

1. Choose Your Garlic Clove:
   • Select a healthy, large clove of garlic from the bulb. The larger the clove, the larger the garlic head it will produce. Ensure the clove is firm and not damaged or shriveled.
2. Prepare the Soil:
   • If planting in a pot, fill it with good-quality potting soil. If planting in your garden, make sure the soil is loose, well-draining, and rich in organic matter. Garlic prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH soil.
3. Plant the Garlic Clove:
   • Plant the clove with the pointed end facing up and the flat, root end facing down. Bury the clove about 2 inches (5 cm) deep into the soil. Space multiple cloves 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) apart if planting more than one.
4. Watering:
   • Water the soil thoroughly after planting, but avoid waterlogging. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but do not overwater.
5. Sunlight:
   • Garlic needs plenty of sunlight to grow. Ensure your pot or garden spot receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
6. Patience and Care:
   • Over the next few months, green shoots will emerge from the soil. Keep watering as needed and remove any weeds that may compete with your garlic for nutrients.
7. Harvesting:
   • Garlic typically takes about 8-10 months to mature. You’ll know it’s ready to harvest when the lower leaves turn yellow and begin to dry out. Carefully dig up the bulbs, brush off excess soil, and let them cure in a dry, well-ventilated area for a couple of weeks.
8. Storage:
   • Once cured, your garlic is ready to use in your cooking. Store the garlic bulbs in a cool, dry place. Properly stored garlic can last several months.

Enjoy Your Homegrown Garlic: Now, you have fresh garlic grown right at home from just a single clove!