Garlic is just as easy to grow on the balcony as it is in the bed. It requires only a few movements from planting to harvesting. You can find out what these are here.

Planting time is twice a year

You have two opportunities to plant garlic. Planting time is October or February. If you want to grow extra large garlic, autumn planting is recommended. It is definitely harvested in the following summer from July and August.

The quality of the seedlings determines the success of the harvest

To successfully grow garlic, you have a choice of two different seedlings. Fresh, healthy garlic bulbs are best. Divide these into several cloves with a sharp knife and let them dry for a few days before planting.

Seeds are rarely found on the market due to their short shelf life. If you prefer sowing, ask a friend who is a hobby gardener for some bulbs after the garlic has bloomed. The small, purple seeds must be planted immediately without drying them first.

Choose a location with an eye on the essentials

No question, garlic thrives in many places. To ensure that the harvest meets even the highest demands, it is advisable to observe the following site conditions:

  • preferably sunny, sheltered position
  • ideally 6 hours of sunshine daily
  • loose, humus-rich soil, permeable and warm
  • good vegetable soil as a substrate for growing on the balcony

If you don't want to buy a substrate for the balcony box, you can simply mix it yourself: loamy garden soil, sieved compost, enriched with sand, perlite (€37.51) or peat.

Planting depth and spacing do not require a meter

Once you have decided on a suitable location, you can plant garlic in no time at all.

  • weed the soil meticulously and rake thoroughly
  • Stem the garlic cloves 5-7 cm deep with the tip upwards
  • Sow seeds a maximum of 2-3 cm deep
  • a hand's length is considered the ideal planting distance

Experienced hobby gardeners use a spray head for the watering can so that the water does not immediately wash away the thin layer of soil during the final watering.

tips and tricks

Garlic not only drives away pests from neighboring plants in mixed cultures. Prepared as a broth, the spice plant fights fungal diseases in a natural way. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over 100 grams of chopped cloves. Leave for 24 hours and strain. Diluted in a ratio of 1:10 with a spray bottle and apply to diseased plants until the symptoms disappear.

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