What are the water requirements for garlic growth? A detailed explanation of watering methods

Garlic leaves are strap-shaped, with a small leaf area and a waxy surface, and its root system is small, shallow in the soil, narrow in distribution, and has very few root hairs, giving it a weak ability to absorb water. As a result, garlic shows strict and highly sensitive water requirements in its roots, while its leaves show drought tolerance. Based on the morphological characteristics of garlic, its water requirements are as follows: from sowing to emergence, an adequate water supply is required, but the soil must not be too wet. If the soil tillage quality is poor at sowing, the soil moisture is unfavorable, and the soil cover is too shallow, the "jumping garlic" phenomenon can occur. However, if too much water is applied and soil moisture is high, it easily causes the mother bulb rot phenomenon. Therefore, from sowing to emergence, the soil is best kept moist but not waterlogged. After emergence, the leaves grow rapidly and need more water, so more watering is required. During the bolting stage, an adequate water supply must also be ensured. Before the scape harvesting stage, water should be controlled; when the plants are slightly wilted, the scapes are less likely to break during harvesting. After harvesting the scapes, water should be applied immediately to ensure that nutrients are transported to the storage organs. When the garlic bulbs reach their maximum growth, soil moisture should be controlled to promote bulb maturation, thereby improving bulb quality and storability.