Garlic is one of the most popular garden crops. In order to ensure a good harvest, many questions arise in the growing process. One of them - is it necessary to cover garlic for the winter ?
Do I need to cover garlic for the winter?
Many beginning summer residents ask: Is it necessary to cover garlic for the winter? However, experienced agronomists are advised to act according to the climate. Of course, in those areas where winters are harsh, garlic must be hidden. In Russia serious frosts are already in the middle of November.
Re-wintering directly depends on the landing time:
- If garlic is planted in warm soil, then the roots will grow and deepen well. Then the denticles will not stick to the surface of the soil and will overwinter perfectly;
- if on the contrary - in cold soil, then the roots do not penetrate well into the soil, so the tooth often appears on the surface, which leads to freezing.
The majority will ask a logical question: how to cover the garlic so that it can survive the winter? Improve the wintering process will help mulching beds with straw dung, peat, humus or leaves. You need to spread the layer from 4 cm to 7 cm.
What to cover winter garlic?
Experienced summer residents recommend using special constructions for winter garlic warming:
- First, it is necessary to soil the soil with ash and sand, then pour peat (3-4 cm layer) on top.
- The next step is to cover with another protective material, a layer of fallen leaves, and only then sprinkle with snow.
In addition, many are worried about the question: can the garlic be covered with sawdust? Sawdust as a protective material is perfect for winter garlic. Due to the high level of thermal insulation and absorbent properties, garlic will be preserved. Also sawdust absorbs moisture, thereby increasing its acidity and slowing down during heating. This protective material is considered universal.
Now you know whether you need to cover garlic for the winter and how to cover winter garlic. Only in the spring must remove the shelter, so that it does not prevent the sprouting of garlic.