First off, before we dive into the nitty-gritty of planting these pungent bulbs, you gotta make sure your plot's ready. And I mean really ready. Don't go thinking any ol' patch of dirt'll do.
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Now hold on there! You don't wanna plant just yet.
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Alright then! When it comes time for planting, break apart those garlic heads but leave the papery husk on individual cloves – protects 'em from diseases and pests. Plant each clove pointy end up (that's where the sprouts come out) and root end down (don’t mix ‘em up now!). They should be set about two inches deep and spaced six inches apart so they got room to grow big and strong.
Soil Types in Tennessee But hey now! Compost and Organic Matter Don't forget about watering these little guys. Garlic doesn't need a flood by no means – just enough moisture to keep the soil damp like a morning dew on mountain laurel. Too much water and you'll find yourself with more problems than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
As spring rolls around after what feels like an eternity but also no time at all (you know how it goes), green shoots will emerge signaling growth beneath that chilly ground. This is when y’all want to start feeding them plants with a balanced fertilizer; help ‘em along towards becoming big ol’ bulbs ripe for harvesting.
Come summer’s end or early autumn – depending on how kindly the weather gods have been smiling upon us – those leaves will begin yellown’ and droopin’. That’s your cue right there; harvest time has arrived! Gently dig around each plant with care; don’t go jabbing at ‘em like you’re tryna strike oil or nothing.
Once harvested, let them cure for some weeks in an airy spot away from direct sunlight until skins are dry and crispy as autumn leaves crunching underfoot.
So there ya have it folks: with patience and bit elbow grease (and maybe few crossed fingers), transforming your Tennessee garden with robust garlic is as surefire as gravy on biscuits. Now get out there and give it whirl - happy gardening y'all!