What causes garlic "jumping"? A detailed explanation of the latest prevention and control measures

When growing garlic, a phenomenon called "jumping garlic" often occurs. It refers to garlic cloves being pushed close to the soil surface, or directly pushed out of the ground, as the root system grows after the garlic is sown and takes root. This phenomenon seriously affects the growth of garlic, and also affects the yield and quality of garlic. So what causes it? How should it be prevented and controlled? Let's take a look with Qinnongwang.

1. Causes

During the germination stage, garlic roots begin to grow and grow downward deep into the soil. If the land preparation of the planting plot is poor, the plowing is shallow, or the soil covering at sowing is too thin and not compacted, and watering is insufficient, the lower part of the soil layer becomes hard while the upper part is loose, and the root system growth pushes the garlic cloves out of the soil surface. This is jumping garlic. In recent years, with the development of mechanized planting, many regions have adopted mechanical sowing and planting. But although mechanized planting is convenient and nimble and suitable for narrow areas, the plowing generally does not exceed 10cm, far less than what garlic root growth requires, so it very easily leads to the occurrence of jumping garlic. In addition, sowing too late, high ground temperature, and rapid germination and rooting can also easily cause the jumping garlic phenomenon.

2. Response measures

After discovering the jumping garlic phenomenon, measures should be taken in time. The first thing to do is water, then replant the garlic cloves exposed above the ground properly. If the garlic cloves are a certain distance from the ground, the method of earthing up can be used to increase the distance between the garlic cloves and the ground. Then immediately begin loosening the soil, appropriately loosen the soil below the garlic cloves, and firm the soil on both sides of the garlic seedlings, being careful not to injure the garlic seedlings by stepping on them. When the soil is slightly dry, water in time to keep the soil suitable, so as to prevent the garlic cloves from drying out.

3. Preventive measures

When choosing land, choose a plot that is not continuous cropping, faces the sun, and has loose and fertile soil. Before planting, deep plow it to create soil conditions that are loose below and firm above. When preparing the land, be sure to rake the soil fine. After sowing, compact it in time. The soil covering should not be too shallow or too deep; too shallow easily leads to the jumping garlic phenomenon, while too deep easily makes it difficult for garlic seedlings to emerge. If the soil is too acidic, use quicklime or plant ash in time to balance it. When sowing, remove the root plate and garlic skin from the garlic cloves, which can make them germinate and emerge quickly. If planting in saline-alkali land, there is no need to remove the root plate and garlic skin, so as to avoid corroding the garlic cloves and causing seed rot. Strengthen fertilizer and water management to promote rapid root growth. In rainy seasons, do a good job of drainage and waterlogging prevention to avoid root rot.

The above are the causes of garlic jumping and the prevention and control measures brought to you by Qinnongwang. We hope they can help you. To learn more about garlic planting techniques, please keep following Qinnongwang.