A Detailed Guide to the Scientific Planting Methods and Technical Knowledge for Garlic Sprouts

SummarySoil: You need to select soil that is fertile, has an adequate water source, and where the previous crop did not suffer from pests or diseases. Deeply plow the soil and then expose it to the sun, then apply sufficient base fertilizer. Seed soaking and sprouting: Select good-quality seeds and soak them in water for about 3 days, changing the water every day. Sowing: Generally sow when the temperature is around 18°C. After sowing, cover with soil up to the tip of the garlic, then water thoroughly to settle the roots. Later management: Water promptly after seedlings emerge, topdress promptly according to their growth and the soil fertility, and harvest at the appropriate time.

I. Planting Conditions

Garlic sprouts are suitable for planting in soil that has an adequate water source, is fertile, and where the previous crop did not suffer from pests or diseases. After choosing the land, plow the soil and expose it to the sun for disinfection, then be sure to apply sufficient base fertilizer, because garlic sprouts have relatively high nutrient requirements and a large demand for fertilizer during their growth process, so soil fertility must be improved before planting. After fertilizing, mix the base fertilizer evenly with the soil, then prepare the land.

II. Seed Soaking and Sprouting

Before planting, be sure to select good-quality seeds, as this helps increase yield. First remove and discard rotten seeds and seeds with wounds, then classify the remaining good seeds by size. Then soak the seeds in water for about 3 days, changing the water once every other day, so that the seeds absorb sufficient water, which helps increase the germination rate. Before sowing, the seeds can be mixed and stirred with superphosphate to provide the phosphorus element needed by the seeds.

III. Sowing

The sowing time for garlic sprouts is limited, and sowing is generally carried out when the temperature is around 18°C. Before sowing, first make beds, which not only helps control the sowing density of garlic sprouts but also facilitates later management. Control the sowing quantity according to the specific planting area; it should not be planted too densely. When sowing, first arrange the garlic seeds neatly, and after sowing cover them with soil, covering up to the tips, which is beneficial for uniform seedling emergence later.

IV. Later Management

After sowing, be sure to water thoroughly to settle the roots, which is beneficial for seed germination and seedling emergence. After the seedlings emerge, water promptly to help the seedlings grow, and always keep the soil moist to prevent the soil from drying and hardening, which would affect root respiration. Watering can be carried out together with hilling. When the seedlings grow to a certain height, an appropriate amount of gibberellin can be sprayed to promote the development of stems and leaves. Reasonable topdressing can be carried out according to the growth of the garlic sprouts and the soil fertility.

V. Timely Harvesting

Garlic sprouts are a multi-harvest vegetable. To increase their yield, the first batch can be harvested when mature according to market demand. This not only recovers part of the cost but also helps the second batch of seedlings grow by providing sufficient nutrients and growing space. Because garlic sprouts regrow from the base of the roots, do not pull them up by the roots when harvesting; simply remove the old leaves promptly.